Army Rescues Retired Colonel from Kidnappers in Plateau
Reported by Sele Media Africa|Ihuoma Amarachi
JOS, PLATEAU STATE — Troops of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, working in coordination with Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have successfully rescued a retired senior military officer, Colonel Ajanaku (rtd), who was abducted by gunmen from his home in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue comes after a ransom demand of ₦200 million from the kidnappers, who threatened to kill the former officer if rescue efforts continued. [1]According to military sources, the retired colonel was kidnapped in the early hours of January 5, 2026, after armed assailants stormed his residence opposite the Salvation Army Church along Rukuba Road in Jos. Security forces immediately launched a search and rescue operation, pursuing the kidnappers through the Wildlife Park area and into rugged terrain where criminal hideouts are known to exist. [1]
The intelligence‑led operation culminated in Colonel Ajanaku’s rescue at about 6 p.m. the same day near the Rafiki axis in Bassa LGA. He was subsequently evacuated to a military medical facility for medical checks and stabilization. The military has indicated that follow‑up operations are ongoing to apprehend fleeing suspects and to dismantle criminal networks in the area as part of broader efforts to enhance security in Plateau State. [1]
Citations:
1. Leadership: leadership.ng/military-confirms-rescue-of-kidnapped-army-officer-in-plateau/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2. TheCable: www.thecable.ng/troops-rescue-abducted-retired-colonel-in-plateau/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3. Nairaland: www.nairaland.com/8593683/troops-rescue-abducted-colonel-plateau?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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