6 Brigade’s continued efforts across Taraba State aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements under the auspices of OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, has continued to yield more results as troops of the brigade have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State on Tuesday, 29th October, 2025.
Disclosing this in Taraba state today, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said that the operation was as a result of a distress call of the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his compound.
It was learnt that the troops mobilized and launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. However, on realizing that the troops were closing in, the criminals abandoned the victim and fled into the bush.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family without any ransom paid.
In a related development, on the same day, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini in the early hours of the day apprehended a suspected kidnapper identified as Mr Lalau Adamu (30 years old), alleged to have been involved in the abduction.
Upon arrival at the scene, troops discovered that the suspect had sustained injuries from mob action. He was immediately evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment while further investigation continues.
The Commander 6 Brigade / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift response and effective coordination among the troops, vigilantes, and local hunters which led to the successful rescue operation.
He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing efforts at maintaining peace and security across the state.
The Nigerian Army remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens while sustaining its resolve to rid Taraba State and its environs of all criminal elements.
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