Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, have foiled a suspected kidnapping and robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyaior road in Taraba State, rescuing two civilians.
The army said the incident occurred in Wukari Local Government Area (LGA) after soldiers deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari responded to a distress call that armed men had blocked the road and were attacking travellers.
In a statement, the brigade’s spokesman, Lt Umar Muhammad, said the troops moved swiftly to the scene, forcing the suspects to flee into nearby bushland on sighting the soldiers.
Muhammad added that the assailants abandoned their victims but escaped with their motorcycle.
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Two men, identified as Mr Terso Kerso, 48, and Mr Udongu Terbo, 42, both from Ikyaior community, were rescued in an unconscious state and taken to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari, for urgent medical treatment.
Following the incident, the army said patrols and surveillance have been stepped up in the area to deter further criminal activity and reassure residents and road users of a sustained security presence.
The Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brig Gen Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for what he described as a prompt and professional response, noting that their intervention prevented possible loss of life.
Uwa reiterated the army’s commitment to proactive operations across its area of responsibility and urged members of the public to continue sharing timely and credible information with security agencies.
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