Troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Bokkos, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued three victims along the Sha-Daffo road in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was carried out at about 9:40pm on Tuesday, September 22, following a distress report on suspected kidnapping activities along the route. The troops swiftly responded, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon the operation and flee. The rescued victims were identified as 42-year-old Haruna Rabiu, 25-year-old Mary Joseph and 29-year-old Bridget Gideon. They sustained minor injuries and were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment. The spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, confirmed the incident and said troops continue to deny criminal elements freedom of action.
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