₦airaland Forum

Troops of the Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Services have rescued a lecturer at Taraba State University, Joshua Saleh.

The lecturer was abducted on July 31, 2025, along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The rescue followed a joint operation based on actionable intelligence across several locations, including Kente, Sondi, Yaku, and Warawa.

A statement on Sunday by Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Lieutenant, Umar Muhammad, said that during the operation, troops engaged the kidnappers in a gunfight, forcing them to abandon the victim.

He said Saleh was recovered unhurt.

The statement read, “In a daring and well-coordinated operation, troops of 6 Brigade, NA/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have successfully rescued Joshua Saleh, a lecturer at Taraba State University.

“Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, the troops, alongside DSS operatives, launched a targeted search and rescue operation across key locations, including Kente, Sondi 1 and 2, Yaku, and the Warawa general area.

“During the operation, troops encountered the kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce gun battle. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and pressure, the criminals fled the scene, abandoning the victim. Saleh was found unharmed and promptly rescued.”

The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response and urged the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with useful information.

agulion:
Just hoped this is true because APC gvt and lies are like bread and butter

agulion:
Just hoped this is true because APC gvt and lies are like bread and butter

chudez0147:
Very lucky lecturer. It is well o! Nigeria could have happened to him

Kingdavid579:
Until the victim family comes out to confess how much million naira they paid to the kidnappers to rescue their family member.

I don't believe anything from Nigeria armed forces