A Clergyman, Ephraim Yakubu who was recently abducted in the Miango area of Bassa Local Government of Plateau State, has been rescued by Nigerian Troops during the clearance operation.
The cleric according to Military sources was said to have been kidnapped on December 3 in front of his home at Agingi Village along Rukuba Road.
At about 7:40 a.m. on December 4, troops conducting patrols on the high grounds around Miango reportedly exchanged fire with the kidnappers, forcing the gang to abandon their victim and flee.
Reverend Yakubu was later found tied and hidden beneath a rock formation. He sustained injuries during the period of captivity and was immediately evacuated to the 3 Division Military Specialist Hospital for treatment.
Soldiers also recovered a fabricated rifle and a magazine loaded with eight rounds of 9mm ammunition at the scene.
“The victim was immediately evacuated to the 3 Military Specialist Hospital (3 DMSH) for medical attention,” the report said.
Military authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing assailants and dismantle their network.
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