In a remarkable display of bravery and tactical precision, troops from the 3 Division Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) successfully rescued 16 kidnapped passengers during a daring night operation along the Jos–Mangu road in Plateau State.
The mission, executed on the night of April 13, 2025, was part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A. The troops discovered an abandoned vehicle near Mararaban Kantoma in Mangu Local Government Area around 9 p.m., raising immediate concerns for the occupants' safety.
Acting swiftly, the soldiers launched a search operation in the surrounding bushes. Upon encountering the kidnappers, a firefight ensued. The troops' superior firepower overwhelmed the assailants, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.
All 16 abducted passengers, including six children, were rescued unharmed. Some victims sustained minor injuries and received prompt first aid from the troops before being safely escorted to continue their journey to Jos Metropolis.
Security sources confirmed that the fleeing kidnappers are being pursued, with indications that some may have sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange.
Operation SAFE HAVEN reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property within its Joint Operations Area, emphasizing the troops' vigilance and determination to prevent criminal activities across Plateau State and its environs.
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