Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued a kidnapped woman in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The rescue follows a swift and intelligence-driven operation conducted on 13 December 2025 at Torikegha Village, under Chanchanji Ward of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State.
The operation came after 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.
A statement by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the 6 brigade Nigeria Army Public Relations Officer, says upon arrival, further investigation revealed that the victim was Iloda Ayinba.
Ayinba is 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.
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.
She 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 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding citizens, farmers, and residents across Taraba State.
He emphasized 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.