Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Taraba State, rescuing two abducted persons and forcing the assailants to flee.
The development was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, and shared on the Nigerian Army’s official X platform.
According to the statement, the troops swiftly responded to a distress call indicating that armed criminals had mounted a roadblock and were attacking civilians along the busy route.
“Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, successfully foiled a kidnapping and robbery incident on January 16, 2026, along the Wukari–Ikyior Road,” the statement said.
It added that soldiers deployed from Forward Operating Base, Wukari, moved promptly to the scene, causing the suspects to flee into nearby bushes upon sighting the troops, abandoning their captives and escaping with a motorcycle.
The rescued victims were identified as Mr Terso Kerso, 48, and Mr Udongu Terbo, 42, both indigenes of Ikyior community in Wukari Local Government Area.
The Army disclosed that the victims were found unconscious and were immediately rushed to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari, for urgent medical care.
Following the incident, the Army said security had been reinforced in the area, with increased patrols and surveillance to deter further criminal activities and reassure residents and road users.
Commending the soldiers for their swift intervention, the Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, described their response as professional and timely, noting that it prevented possible loss of lives.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining proactive security operations in the area and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
