Troops, hunters rescue kidnapped victim on Benue–Nasarawa border
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a kidnapped victim during a security operation along the Benue–Nasarawa border.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue operation was carried out at about 7:31 a.m. on July 17 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Torkula.
The sources said the victim was rescued at Ornan, a border community between Benue and Nasarawa states, following sustained pressure mounted by the security team on suspected kidnappers operating in the area.
The rescued victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility for assessment and treatment.
Military authorities said troops have continued to intensify clearance operations and dominate vulnerable communities across the Benue–Nasarawa border to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and ensure the safety of residents.
