A kidnapped victim who escaped from a terrorist hideout in Plateau State has been rescued and reunited with his family following a security clearance operation in Wase Local Government Area.
Security sources said troops of Sector 2 of Operation Enduring Peace, in collaboration with personnel of the Civilian Security Initiative (CSI) Battalion XIV, intercepted the victim during a clearance operation conducted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Yuli Village in Wase LGA.
The victim, identified as Mallam Musa Muhammad, was reportedly found after escaping from his captors’ enclave.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Muhammad, a native of Pikat community in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, was abducted by suspected Fulani bandits in April 2026 while in neighbouring Bauchi State. He reportedly managed to flee from the terrorists’ hideout and was intercepted by troops during the operation.
Following his rescue, Muhammad was debriefed by security personnel to gather intelligence on the activities and operations of the criminal group before being reunited with his family.
The rescue forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to tackle kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across Plateau State and neighbouring areas.
Military authorities have continued to intensify clearance operations and intelligence-driven missions aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts and improving security in vulnerable communities across the region.
