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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Seven Victims in Plateau 

By Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation SAFE HAVEN, under Operation PEACE (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued seven victims following a swift response to suspected kidnapping activities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on July 13 when troops responded to reports of suspected kidnappers operating in Sopp Village.

The sources said the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, triggering a gun battle that forced the criminals to abandon the seven kidnapped victims and flee into the surrounding bush.

The rescued victims were secured by the troops, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The operation forms part of sustained efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to curb kidnapping and other criminal activities across Plateau State and its environs.