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Police, hunters rescue over 40 kidnap victims, arrest 10 suspected kidnappers

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February 27, 2024

Police, hunters rescue over 40 kidnap victims, arrest 10 suspected kidnappers

A collaborative security operation including the Taraba State Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes resulted in the rescue of over 40 abduction victims in the state’s Yorro and Zing Local Government Areas.

Taraba State Police Commissioner David Iloyanomon made the announcement at a press briefing in Jalingo on Monday.

According to Iloyanomon, the liberated hostages were transported to a clinic for assessment and treatment after being rescued.

According to the police commissioner, the freed hostages were kidnapped from rural areas in the Yorro and Zing Local Government Areas of the state.

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It was gathered that the kidnappers’ den, located at Gongomaliki Mountain, was dislodged on Saturday by the hunters and vigilantes who were on a rescue mission.

“The combined team of police, hunters, and vigilantes acting on intelligence combed the mountains and rescued 40 victims. Ten kidnapping suspects were arrested after they were dislodged from the mountains around Mallum and Kashuan Laadi in the neighbouring Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of the state.

“One AK47 and a Dane gun were recovered from the kidnappers, and currently the police and the hunters are on the trail of the kidnappers.”

While urging the public to work with security agencies to combat crime, the CP stated that the command will continue to work with local security forces to ensure that the state is free of criminals.

Police, hunters rescue over 40 kidnap victims, arrest 10 suspected kidnappers

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BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

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Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) of the Nigerian Army have arrested two alleged kidnappers identified as Nali Umaru and Abubakar Umaru in Pamanga village of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

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According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, Nali Umaru (26) from Jauromani and Abubakar Umaru (25) from Jauro Damji, both of Sunkani Local Government Area of Taraba State, confessed to being part of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in the general area.

The statement indicated that two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges were recovered from the suspects.

“The arrest of these two suspected kidnappers underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in eradicating all forms of criminal activities and instilling confidence in the residents in the state. The public is therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely information on any suspicious activities in their communities,” the statement indicated.