Six kidnap victims, including a baby, have been rescued by a joint team of personnel from the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Police Force in Taraba State.

The victims, who were travelling from the Katsina-Ala axis of Benue State, were reportedly intercepted by gunmen before the rescue operation.

Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, said in a statement that troops, working in collaboration with the police, stormed the forest in pursuit of the kidnappers.

“Their rapid response led to the successful rescue of six persons, comprising the driver and five passengers,” he said.

The rescued victims were identified as:

Mr. Terna Gbaya, 43

Mr. Musa Adamu, 55

Mrs. Rose Sor, 35

Mrs. Lydia Vyiashima, 40

Mrs. Comfort Iyofar, 60 and a baby (Vanguard)