Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local government council of Taraba State.
According to a statement released by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue took place on October 29, 2025, following a distress call reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his residence.
“Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers.
“Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled into nearby bushes.
“The rescued victim was later reunited with his family without any ransom paid,” the troops said.
In a related development, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini, the same morning, according to the statement, apprehended a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper identified as Mr. Lalau Adamu, alleged to have taken part in the abduction.
The Army said the suspect sustained injuries following mob action before troops arrived at the scene.
He was subsequently evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment, while investigations are ongoing.
The Commander of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift coordination among troops, vigilantes, and local hunters, describing their collaboration as vital to the success of the rescue mission.
He also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to help sustain peace and security across Taraba State.
