Troops rescue two kidnapped victims, arrest 11 in Plateau

Summary

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE say they rescued two kidnapped victims and arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in Plateau State.

Highlights

• The operation was said to have taken place in separate raids in the state.
• The Joint Task Force said the arrests followed credible intelligence on kidnappers operating in parts of Jos North Local Government Area.
• Troops reportedly raided suspected hideouts in Shere, Gwafan and Maza Hills.
• The statement said weapons were recovered during the operations.
• It also said one suspect was arrested in Bassa Local Government Area after a cordon-and-search operation.