Police and Military operatives of Operation SAFE HAVEN have rescued the three Plateau State Polytechnic students terrorists kidnapped on Wednesday night in Ban, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Northcentral Nigeria.
Military authorities confirmed the three girls, who were abducted around 8:15 pm on Wednesday, have regained their freedom.
Military Information Officer of The Operation SAFE HEAVEN Task Force, Major Ishaku Takwa, said in a statement that the “three students of Plateau State Polytechnic kidnapped yesterday Wednesday 12 January 2022 have been rescued unhammed by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN deployed at Barikin Ladi.
“The trooos deployed at Nding Sesut, a remote community in Barikin Ladi noticed an unusual movement of persons during patrols. Troops immediately conducted cordon and search in the general area that 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 on going.”
While commending the vigilance and efforts of the troops, the commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali has commended the 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.”