Army troops neutralise two kidnappers in Plateau State

The Nigerian Army has on Thursday, neutralised two kidnappers during rescue operations at Kukawa, Shuwaka, Ganjuwa, and Tunga villages in Kanam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.

Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of the JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen.

He said the rescue operations were conducted following the kidnap of two civilians, Muhammadu Sani and Ibrahim Manman along Wanka-Dengi road in Kanam LGA of the State.

He said the troops detailed for the operations having obtained credible intelligence cordoned the criminals’ general area and made contact with them at the outskirts of Tunga village in Kanam LGA of Plateau State.

The kidnappers engaged the troops in a fire fight leading to the neutralisation of two of them while others fled with gunshot wounds. The hideout of the criminals was thoroughly searched and 1 pump action gun, 1 locally fabricated rifle, 8 cartridges, and other sundry items were recovered.

The rescued victims have been handed over to their families after proper security checks. However, the recovered items are in custody for further action.

The Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE will continue to frustrate the activities of non-state actors, and denying them freedom of action in a bid to protect lives and property of law abiding residents in the Joint Operations Area.