TROOPS of Operation Safe Haven have foiled two kidnap attempts in Jema’a Local Government Area.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan , who confirmed the development in a statement today, said six kidnapped persons were rescued during the operation.
He said: “According to the reports, the incident occurred along the Badde-Ungwan Ayaba-Keffi road where bandits attempted to abduct occupants of a commercial vehicle approaching from Abuja.
“The troops responded to a distress call and on arriving at the scene, rescued five abducted passengers, after a search-and-rescue exercise.
“In another incident, the troops rescued one person along the Fanock-Kyayya-Keffi road, Jema’a LGA, after he had been abducted from his vehicle by bandits.
“He was rescued with minor leg injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.”
