Troops of 114 Battalion of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security forces, have destroyed multiple bandits’ hideouts and rescued four kidnap victims in Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lt Olabodunde Oni and made available to newsmen in Jalingo on Sunday.
The statement disclosed 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 explained that the troops came in contact with the bandits at Gampu hills and Ban Yorro area and exerted superior fire power which made them to flee the location, leaving behind their four abducted victims.
“The operation is still ongoing to ensure that other kidnapped victims who fled the area during the exchange of fire are found and reunited with their loved ones.
“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 abducted at his residence on Jan. 18.
“The Brigade is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and dismantling all criminal infrastructure in the state.
“Members of the public are urged to continue to support the military by giving credible and timely information on suspicious movements, to aid in improving security within the state”, it stated.
