Troops Rescue Woman Abducted By Fleeing Herdsmen In Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued a woman abducted by some suspected herdsmen who fled during a coordinated onslaught on their criminal activities in Taraba State.

According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 6 Brigade, cited by TVC News on Monday, the woman was rescued during a swift and intelligence-driven operation conducted on 13 December 2025 at Torikegha Village, under Chanchanji Ward of Takum Local Government Area, in the state.

The statement reads, “The operation followed credible intelligence received by troops deployed at Kufai Amadu regarding the abduction of a woman within the area. Acting promptly on the information, troops immediately mobilised and advanced to the affected community.

“Upon arrival, further investigation revealed that the victim, Mrs Iloda Ayinba, a resident of Torikegha Village, was abducted while on her way to her farm by suspected criminal elements believed to be herdsmen relocating from the general area.”

The statement further reads, “Troops swiftly and tactically traced the criminals’ withdrawal routes, conducting an aggressive search and rescue operation across the surrounding terrain, extending up to the power line corridor between Benue and Taraba States. Overwhelmed by the sustained pressure from the advancing troops, the kidnappers abandoned the victim in the bush and fled.”

“Mrs Iloda Ayinba was subsequently rescued unharmed and safely handed over to the village heads, amidst appreciation from members of the community for the timely intervention of the Nigerian Army.”

Reacting to the development, the Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding citizens, farmers, and residents across Taraba State.

He emphasised that the Brigade remains resolute in sustaining robust operations to guarantee a peaceful and secure Yuletide season, as well as enabling farmers to go about their lawful activities without fear or intimidation.

The Commander further urged members of the public to continue to support the Nigerian Army with timely and credible information, noting that such cooperation remains critical to the success of ongoing security operations across the state.