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ARTICLE AD BOX
On Wednesday, 24 June 2026, troops from Sector 9 of Operation Enduring Peace were deployed in Namu Town, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. They carried out a planned offensive that resulted in the rescue of eight kidnapped individuals from Pandam Forest in the same local government area.
The operation was announced in a press statement signed by Captain Chinonso Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, and was released to journalists in Jos, the state capital.
Captain Oteh said, “The operation, conducted at approximately 3:00 am following credible intelligence about the presence of kidnappers in the forest, highlights the troops’ unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security as well as protecting citizens across the Operation Enduring Peace Joint Operations Area.”
He added, “During the operation, troops engaged in a firefight with the suspected kidnappers, who fired sporadically in an attempt to withdraw.”
He continued, “Utilising the ensuing chaos, three of the kidnapped victims managed to escape earlier from the kidnapper’s custody.”
He further explained, “Subsequent exploitation and thorough combing of the forest by the troops led to the rescue of an additional five abducted victims, bringing the total number of rescued individuals to eight.”
He noted, “The rescued victims are currently in safe condition and efforts are ongoing to unite them with their respective families.”
Additionally, he said, “This successful operation has been highly applauded by members of the local communities who indicated willingness to continue to provide useful information to ensure the arrest of the kidnappers.”
He concluded, “Troops are currently on pursuit to apprehend or neutralise fleeing kidnappers. Operation Enduring Peace appreciates the citizens for their cooperation and calls for more support in disrupting criminal elements and restoring the desired peace across the Joint Operations Area.”
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