No fewer than three septuagenarians and 15 other kidnapped victims have been rescued by Troops of the Three Division Nigerian Army and Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State.

Briefing newsmen about the latest developments in Jos, Operation Safe Haven Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, revealed that the rescue operation was carried out between the borders of Taraba and Plateau States while the rescued victims have been reunited with their families after profiling and documentation by relevant agencies.

Zhakom revealed that some of the criminals were apprehended with ammunition and firearms recovered during the counter-terrorism operations.

In a related development, Troops of Sector Five on Golden Peace Operations said they captured five bandits at a criminal hideout in the Tarangol In Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau with several items recovered from the criminals which include fabricated rifles, rounds of 7.62 mm (special), cartridges and daggers.

Similarly, the troops intercepted bandits at Jannaret in Mangu local government area while attempting to cause mayhem in the general area.

He said the released victims have been reunited with their families after profiling and documentation by relevant agencies.

Also, troops of Sector Five on Golden Peace Operations said they captured five bandits at a criminal hideout in the Tarangol In Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau with several items recovered from the criminals which include fabricated rifles, rounds of 7.62 mm (special), cartridges and daggers.

The troops intercepted bandits at Jannaret in Mangu local government area while attempting to cause mayhem in the general area.

The apprehended suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authority for prosecution while investigations are ongoing.