It was learnt that terrorists, locally dubbed bandits, kidnapped three persons from Ardo-Kola Local Government Area and moved them to the mountains of Apawa village in the Yoro Local Government Area of the state.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnap victims in the Yoro Local Government Area of Taraba State, SaharaReporters has learnt.
It was learnt that terrorists, locally dubbed bandits, kidnapped three persons from Ardo-Kola Local Government Area and moved them to the mountains of Apawa village in the Yoro Local Government Area of the state.
However, troops of the 6 brigade in Jalingo engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon their captives and fled, according to the spokesperson for the brigade, Lieutenant Olubodunde Oni.
Oni, who confirmed the rescue to SaharaReporters on Wednesday, said the military was committed to ridding Taraba State of violent crimes and terrorism.
"Troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in Jalingo have successfully rescued three individuals who were kidnapped by bandits in Jalingo, Taraba State.
"Acting on intelligence regarding the movement of the bandits with their victims from Ardo-Kola to Yoro, troops deployed in Apawa village of Yoro Local Government Area swiftly mobilised to the area and trailed the armed group.
"The troops displaying exceptional skill and determination engaged the criminals with superior firepower. This forced the bandits to abandon their three abducted victims. We are pleased to report that the rescued individuals have been reunited with their families as we continue on the trail of the kidnappers.
"This courageous operation highlights the unwavering commitment of the 6 Brigade to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of Taraba State. Law-abiding citizens are urged to support this effort by cooperating with the troops by giving them credible information," Oni said.
This comes one week after troops of the same brigade killed three notorious bandits and seized AK-47 rifles and ammunition in the state, as reported by SaharaReporters.