Troops Rescue Abducted Air Force Personnel in Benue Search Operation
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who was abducted by suspected militia in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the search-and-rescue operation was conducted at about 6:45 p.m. on April 27 in the Tor Donga general area following reports of the abduction on April 26.
The sources disclosed that troops mobilised to the area after receiving intelligence on the incident and conducted extensive search operations within the surrounding communities and adjoining bush paths.
According to the sources, the abducted Air Force personnel was successfully rescued during the operation.
They added that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend those responsible for the abduction, while troops continue to maintain presence in the area to prevent further incidents.
