Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued three victims in a swift, intelligence-driven operation in Taraba State.
The operation, conducted on 5 January 2026, followed a credible intelligence report received by troops stationed in Jeb Jeb town. The report indicated the presence and activities of suspected kidnappers in Sangai Village, Bachama Ward, Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
Acting promptly, the troops mobilized and pursued the suspects toward the border area between Taraba and Plateau States. According to a statement from Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Brigade Public Relations Officer, the kidnappers abandoned their captives upon sighting the advancing troops and fled into the surrounding area.
The rescued victims—Nimron Umar (25), Abafaras Ibrahim (20), and Habila Yunusa (23)—are currently in military custody, where they are receiving medical attention and undergoing documentation before being reunited with their families.
Brigadier Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade, commended the troops for their professionalism, swift response, and unwavering dedication.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to sustaining offensive operations across Taraba State to deny criminal elements freedom of action and to ensure lasting peace and security in the region.
He also urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, stressing that such cooperation is crucial to the success of ongoing military operations.
