Crimes

Troops rescue three abducted Plateau Poly students at poultry farm

Three students of Plateau State Polytechnic kidnapped on Wednesday have been rescued unhurt by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN deployed at Barikin Ladi.

Major Ishaku Takwa, the Military Information Officer of Operation SAVE HAVEN, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the three students were rescued at an abandoned poultry farm.

“The troops 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,” Major Takwa said.

While commending the vigilance and efforts of the troops, the Commander, Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj.-Gen. 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.

Gunmen had on Wednesday night invaded the main campus of the Plateau State Polytechnic and abducted the students – Bencit, Longfei, and another.

The three gunmen stormed a student hostel, ‘Plateau Embassy’, towards the end of the school fence at Heipang and whisked the two girls away after shooting sporadically in the air.

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