Troops deployed in Taraba State have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, identified as Alhaji Shuaibu, 40, in a swift operation in Lau Local Government Area (LGA).
The victim was identified as Alhaji Shuaibu, a Fulani resident of Yelwata Community in Ardo-Kola LGA.
According to security expert, Zagazola Makama, the man was reportedly abducted around 0905 hours on Thursday, December 11, 2025, near Yaja village in Lau LGA.
Acting on credible human intelligence, the deployed troops immediately launched a pursuit of the kidnappers.
The victim was rescued unharmed at about 1100 hours the same day, demonstrating a rapid response time of less than two hours.
The security situation in the area is confirmed to remain calm, with security personnel maintaining vigilance and alertness to prevent any further incidents.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old man, Abubakar Hassan, sustained gunshot injuries during a raid conducted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Ngurore Market in Yola North Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Naijaonpoint reports that the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2025, during a raid targeting a suspected drug den within the market.
Sources who spoke with security expert, Zagazola Makama, on the incident, noted that the NDLEA operatives stormed a ghetto inside the market and began firing sporadically.
According to the source, the action of the NDLEA operatives saw Hassan, a resident of the Jambutu community, being hit by a stray bullet in the stomach and right leg.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ngurore was said to have visited the scene shortly after the incident. The victim was immediately evacuated to Banene Hospital in Ngurore, where he is currently receiving treatment and is said to be responding well
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