Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued 12 kidnapped victims at Jootar village in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
The Force Commander, OPWS, Major General Sunday Igbinomwanhia, revealed this to newsmen on Friday.
The General, who spoke in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, said that the victims were rescued on February 21 following credible intelligence.
Igbinomwanhia said the rescued 12 kidnapped victims were in transit from Imo to Adamawa States when they were kidnapped.
He disclosed that the kidnappers took advantage of the abandoned Federal Police Highway checkpoint to carry out their criminal act.
He also said that on sighting the troops of OPWS with superior fire power, the kidnappers fled, leaving behind their victims.
He said the troops also recovered an 18-seater bus belonging to Taraba Express International with serial number 212 and registration number GKA-371XA Taraba State from the kidnappers.
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The Force Commander reiterated the commitment of OPWS in collaboration with other security agencies to rid Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States of criminal elements.
He further gave assurances that OPWS would continue to ensure the safety of lives and properties of all law abiding citizens within the Joint Task Force Joint Operations Area.