Insecurity: Troops rescue kidnapped victims, recover N8m ransom in Plateau

The Nigerian Army said its troops have rescued kidnapped victim and recovered the sum of N8 million paid as ransom by a family to terrorists in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

​A statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, said the troops deployed in Sector 9 Shendam, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered ransom paid by the family during a coordinated operation on Saturday, 25 April, 2026.

It said the operation underscored the military’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and protection of citizens within Operation Enduring Peace joint operations area.

​It said the rescue operation was initiated following the abduction of a female victim from Bauna area of Shendam Local Government Area on 19 April 2026.

Oteh added that, “Through rigorous intelligence gathering and interrogation of an arrested suspect who confessed to the crime, troops were able to identify the victim’s location at Padam Forest in Quanpan Local Government Area, where the victim was found and rescued.

“The operation also resulted in the recovery of the sum of 8 million Naira which was previously paid by the victim’s family as a ransom to the kidnappers.

“Following the rescue, the victim underwent a thorough medical check up at the general hospital Shendam to ensure her well-being before being officially reunited with her family. The ransom amount of 8 million Naira was returned to the family.”

He said that troops were currently conducting exploitation operations of the kidnappers hideouts within Quanpan and Shendam LGAs to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate.

It said that the Operation appreciated the citizenry for their support, while calling for more timely information that would assist in maintaining peace and security in the Joint Operations Area.