Operatives of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Ensuring Peace (OPEP) successfully rescued 57-year- old Mrs. Hellen Eliagus after foiling an abduction attempt at her home in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rapid military intervention prevented the criminals from executing their plan, ensuring the safety of the victim during the late-night raid.
According to security reports shared by counter-insurgency and security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident unfolded at approximately 1:35 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. Troops assigned to Sector 1 of OPEP, stationed around the ECWA Staff Quarters, acted promptly upon receiving a distress alert regarding an active kidnapping operation along Galadima Close.
How did the troops respond to the distress call?
Upon receiving the emergency notification, the military personnel rushed to the scene. The sudden arrival and tactical posture of the soldiers caught the suspected kidnappers off guard, compelling them to abandon their captive and retreat hurriedly to evade capture.
"The soldiers reportedly initiated a pursuit of the fleeing criminals but were unable to establish contact with them," security sources disclosed regarding the aftermath of the tactical deployment.
What measures followed the foiled abduction?
In the wake of the incident, military commanders ordered heightened patrols and expanded surveillance operations across the neighbourhood to deter potential retaliatory attacks and secure local inhabitants.
Security authorities noted that this intervention is part of broader, sustained initiatives by OPEP to protect civilian lives, safeguard properties, and restrict the operational freedom of criminal syndicates across Plateau State, which has frequently grappled with security challenges ranging from banditry to targeted abductions.