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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Pursue Suspects in Plateau 

By Zagazola Makama 

Jos, Aug. 10, 2026: Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have rescued a suspected kidnap victim following an attack on a vehicle in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau.

The incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 10 along the Angwan Boka-Forest axis in Riyom, according to a security report.

Troops deployed at SOPP responded to information on the activities of suspected kidnappers who had blocked a blue J5 vehicle with registration number JJN 183 XP.

Upon arrival at the location, the troops established contact with the suspected kidnappers and launched a pursuit, mounting sustained pressure on the criminals.

During the operation, one of the occupants of the vehicle, identified as Mr Ali Abdullahi, was rescued.

Troops are currently conducting a search and rescue operation for the third occupant, who is reportedly the owner of goods being conveyed in the vehicle.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and safely recover the remaining victim.