Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnapped Victim and Arrests Suspected Kidnapper in Taraba State

Strategic Insights -

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued Alhaji Ali Adamu, a kidnapped victim, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The rescue operation was carried out in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, who apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Mr Lalau Adamu, in the process. The operation was part of the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Taraba State under the codename OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke rescued Alhaji Ali Adamu from kidnappers in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State on 29 October 2025.
  • The operation was carried out in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, who apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Mr Lalau Adamu (30 years old).
  • The rescued victim was reunited with his family without any ransom paid.
  • The Nigerian Army has been carrying out operations to maintain peace and security in Taraba State under the codename OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA.
  • Local vigilantes and hunters on patrol apprehended a suspected kidnapper and handed him over to the military for further investigation.
  • The Commander 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift response and effective coordination among the troops, vigilantes, and local hunters.

Statistics:

  • 1 kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, was rescued by troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke.
  • 1 suspected kidnapper, Mr Lalau Adamu, was apprehended by local vigilantes and handed over to the military for further investigation.
  • The rescue operation was part of the ongoing OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA in Taraba State.

Sources:

  • Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Lt Umar Muhammad, 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
  • "Troops rescue kidnapped victim, arrest suspected kidnapper in Taraba" (statement issued in Jalingo on Wednesday night).
  • Nigerian Army Public Relations.