Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Operation Safe Haven have rescued no fewer than 18 people from a kidnapper enclave.

The Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, revealed this to newsmen in Jos, the state capital, saying that the rescued victims have been reunited with their families after profiling and documentation by relevant agencies.

Zhakom said the victims were rescued during an offensive operation carried out between the borders of Taraba and Plateau states. According to him, the operation also led to the apprehension of some of the criminals and the recovery of dangerous weapons, including ammunition and firearms.

Meanwhile, troops of Sector Five on Golden Peace Operations said they captured five bandits at a criminal hideout in the Tarangol area of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau, with several items recovered from the criminals, including fabricated rifles, rounds of 7.62 mm (special), cartridges, and daggers.

In the same vein, the troops intercepted bandits at Jannaret in Mangu Local Government Area while they were attempting to cause mayhem in the general area.

The arrested suspects are to be handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution, while investigations are ongoing.