Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) rescued seven kidnapped victims in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State yesterday.

The rescue mission followed offensive operations conducted by troops of OPSH under the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A at Attakar high grounds in the Ganawuri district of Riyom LGA.

The operations, carried out based on intelligence reports, revealed that kidnappers were holding some victims abducted along the Jos-Ganawuri road on March 7, 2025, in the area. During the operation, troops made contact with the kidnappers, and superior firepower forced them to flee into the high grounds.

This was disclosed yesterday in a press statement by the Media Information Officer (MIO) of OPSH, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom.

“Furthermore, troops exploited the general area and rescued seven victims identified as Mr. Sale Umar, Muhammadu Inusa, Abdullahi Abdulrasaq, Abdulsalam Muhammad, Muhammad Hamisu, Ibrahim Maradu, and Saidu Sani, all from Bauchi State. Troops also recovered a bag containing a blanket and clothing materials abandoned by the criminals.

“The rescued victims were debriefed for useful intelligence to aid troops in conducting follow-up operations to intercept and neutralize members of the kidnapping syndicate, after which the victims were reunited with their families,” Zhakom added.

The statement stressed that troops of Operation Safe Haven will continue the manhunt for criminal elements harboring within the Joint Operations Area for immediate arrest and possible prosecution. (The Guardian)