In a decisive operation, soldiers from the Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) task force have liberated a clergyman and his spouse from the grasp of kidnappers in Faggem village, located within Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue mission unfolded on Friday, June 5, 2026, after the couple was seized by armed assailants. Responding swiftly to a distress signal, the troops tracked the criminals to a hideout in a nearby forest, where they found the victims injured but alive.
According to Captain Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer for the task force, the pastor and his wife sustained wounds during the initial abduction. They were immediately evacuated to a medical facility in Bokkos for treatment. The troops also recovered eight empty casings of 7.62mm special ammunition at the scene, indicating the kidnappers’ firepower. A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects, as the military remains committed to eradicating criminal activities from the region’s highways and communities.
Captain Oteh emphasized that the task force will not relent in its efforts to ensure the safety of residents and travelers. This successful operation marks another victory in the ongoing campaign against banditry and kidnapping in Plateau State, reflecting the troops’ readiness to respond to emergencies and protect vulnerable citizens.