Troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Military, along side different safety forces, on Saturday destroyed a number of bandits’ hideouts and rescued 4 kidnap victims in Yorro Native Authorities Space of Taraba.
That is contained in an announcement signed by Lt Olabodunde Oni, Performing Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Military Public Relations, and made accessible to newsmen in Jalingo on Sunday.
It acknowledged that the swift and decisive operation to flush out bandits and kidnappers disturbing the peace in Yorro and its environs commenced on Feb. 2
It stated that troops got here involved with bandits at Gampu hills and Ban Yorro space and exerted superior fireplace energy which made the bandits to flee the situation, forsaking their 4 kidnapped victims.
“The operation continues to be ongoing to make sure that different kidnapped victims who fled the realm through the alternate of fireside are discovered and reunited with their family members.
“The rescued victims are Genesis Samuel, 24, from Ganku village; Benard Denis, 28, from Fulfualgon village; Esther Titus, 35, from Kosanai village and the Emir of Pupulle’s son, Isma’il Umar, 25, who was kidnapped at his residence on Jan. 18.
“The Brigade is dedicated to making sure the security of residents and dismantling all legal infrastructure within the state.
“Members of the general public are urged to proceed to assist the army by giving credible and well timed info on suspicious actions, to help in enhancing safety throughout the state.