Troops Rescue Abducted Soldier in Plateau

Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a soldier abducted at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATC), Miango Range, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The soldier, identified as Corporal Amos Bala, was abducted on September 27, 2026, at the NATC Miango Range.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the soldier was released by his abductors at about 9 p.m. on September 28 following sustained pressure from troops conducting search and rescue operations in the area.

Bala, who reportedly sustained injuries while in captivity, was immediately evacuated to the NATC Medical Centre for medical attention.

He was subsequently treated and discharged before rejoining his unit.

The rescue followed sustained efforts by troops of Sector 3, OPEP, to track down the abductors, locate the soldier and secure his safe release.

The operation highlights the continued efforts by security forces to track criminal elements and rescue victims held in captivity across Plateau State.