Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped man during ongoing search and rescue operations in Taraba State.
The rescue followed sustained and aggressive operations by troops deployed at Dogon Gawa area of the state, where the victim was sighted and recovered on Jan. 27 after being abandoned in the bush by his abductors.
A statement by the Army on Tuesday said the rescued victim was later identified as Mr Ghali.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that Ghali and another person, Mr Simon Oluchukwu, were abducted on Jan. 11 at Gbise Village, Mbayonga, in Benue State, during which their driver was killed by the kidnappers.
It added that following his rescue, Ghali was immediately debriefed, given necessary medical attention and subsequently reunited with his family.
Commenting on the operation, the Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 OPWS, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their courage, professionalism and determination.
Uwa assured that operations in the area would be intensified to secure the release of the remaining victim and ensure the arrest of those responsible for the crime.
He also called on members of the public to continue to support military operations by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
The Army said the successful rescue reaffirmed the commitment of troops of 6 Brigade to the protection of lives and property and their resolve to rid the area of criminal elements and restore lasting peace.
