Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a coordinated operation with other security agencies, have rescued six individuals, including a senior officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), from suspected kidnappers in Taraba State.

The rescue mission was launched following a distress call from a youth leader, Abe Samuel, around 11:40 p.m. on April 27, 2025, reporting an attack on a Toyota Hilux vehicle along the Wukari–Kente Road.

Responding swiftly, troops arrived at the scene to find the abandoned vehicle, marked FG 117-B03, with a punctured tire and no occupants in sight. A joint search and rescue operation was immediately initiated.

By 6:00 a.m. the following day, April 28, the Deputy Commander of NDLEA Zone 1, Ibadan, Musa Hudu, along with five other victims, was found unharmed in a nearby bush. Investigations revealed that the victims had escaped into the bush after being attacked by three armed men using a dane gun.

The rescued individuals were safely escorted out of the area and continued their journey after necessary repairs were made to their vehicle.