TROOPS FOIL KIDNAP ATTACK, RESCUE INJURED VICTIM ALONG NAKA–MAKURDI ROAD
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued an injured kidnapping victim after engaging suspected kidnappers along the Naka–Ahume–Makurdi Road in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 24 when troops responded to reports of kidnapping activities along the road.
The sources said the troops engaged the suspected kidnappers, forcing them to flee and abandon their victim.
The rescued victim, who sustained injuries, was subsequently evacuated to Naka General Hospital for medical attention.
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke continue to sustain security operations across their area of responsibility to deter criminal activities and ensure the safety of residents and road users.
