Troops foil kidnap attempt in Benue, recover three motorcycles

Troops of Sector 1 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS, have thwarted a kidnap attempt after responding swiftly to a distress call from communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to security sources, the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on July 14 when soldiers stationed at Kyado received information that suspected kidnappers were operating in Azendachi and Atsaam wards of the council area.

The sources said the troops immediately moved to the affected communities following the alert, prompting the suspected kidnappers to flee before carrying out their operation.

During the operation, security personnel recovered three motorcycles believed to have been used by the fleeing suspects.

Security sources said efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects, while troops have stepped up patrols and area domination operations to forestall further criminal activities and improve security in the affected communities.