Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The rescue, which took place on October 29, 2025, followed a distress call reporting the abduction of Adamu, who was reportedly kidnapped while sleeping outside his residence.
In a statement by the Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the troops swiftly launched a pursuit operation after receiving the alert.
“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 statement read.
The Army confirmed that Adamu was rescued unharmed and reunited with his family without any ransom paid.
In a related development, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini the same morning apprehended a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper, identified as Lalau Adamu, who was allegedly involved in the abduction.
The suspect, who sustained injuries after being beaten by a mob before troops arrived, was later evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment. The Army said investigations are ongoing.
The Commander of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the coordinated efforts of troops, vigilantes, and local hunters.
He described their collaboration as crucial to the successful rescue operation and urged residents to continue sharing timely and credible intelligence with security agencies to enhance peace and security across Taraba State.
