Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt and rescued victims along the Wukari-Kente road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation was executed by personnel of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke stationed at Forward Operating Base Wukari.
The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, after the Executive Chairman of Wukari Local Government Area made a distress call reporting an attack on suspected travellers along the Wukari-Kente road.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
“Responding swiftly, the troops launched a prompt rescue operation to the area and rescued the victims unhurt,” the statement read.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the troops discovered an abandoned white Toyota Hilux vehicle with a flat tyre by the roadside. Shortly after, six individuals emerged from the nearby bush, unharmed, and identified themselves as the occupants of the vehicle.
“They revealed that they were en route from Yola to Lafia when armed men, suspected to be kidnappers or armed robbers, launched an attack from the rear of their vehicle, forcing them to flee into the bush for safety.”
After securing the area, the soldiers assisted in repairing the flat tyre and ensured the travellers could continue their journey safely.
The Commander of 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, praised the troops for their rapid response and alertness, reaffirming the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring peace and security in Taraba State and neighboring areas.
The public is urged to keep supporting security agencies by providing timely and reliable information that can help combat criminal activities.