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Police, Army rescue six kidnap victims in Taraba
['Jessica Iloakasia']
The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, have rescued six kidnapped victims, including a baby, in Taraba State.
The rescue operation, conducted early Thursday morning, was part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Nakowa, a security initiative aimed at eliminating criminal elements and restoring peace across the state.
According to a statement by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, the victims were abducted on October 2 after suspected kidnappers ambushed a Toyota Carina II traveling from Katsina-Ala in Benue State.
The assailants reportedly forced the vehicle to stop near an abandoned checkpoint and whisked the passengers into the bush.
The rescued victims were identified as a baby, Mr. Terna Gbaya, Mr. Musa Adamu, Mrs. Rose Sor (35), Mrs. Lydia Vyiashima, and Mrs.