Three students of Plateau State Polytechnic kidnapped on Wednesday January 12, 2022 have been rescued unharmed by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN deployed at Barikin Ladi, Plateau state.
The troops deployed at Nding Sesut, a remote community in Barikin Ladi, noticed an unusual movement of persons during patrols and immediately conducted cordon and search in the general area which led to rescue of the three students at an abandoned poultry farm.
The victims have since been united with their families. Manhunt to apprehend the suspects is still ongoing.
The commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali commended the vigilance and efforts of the troops as well as law abiding citizens who provided credible information to the security agencies.
He reiterated his resolve to make Plateau state a difficult terrain for criminals to operate according to a statement by the Military Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN.
Nneka Ukachukwu
