On 6 October, troops from Sector 2 of [Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Enduring_Peace) rescued six people abducted by suspected insurgents in Wase Local Government Area of [Plateau State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau_State), after two separate engagements near Wanka and Yuli villages.
**What happened at Wanka Village?**
Around noon, soldiers stationed at Kukawa received intelligence about militants moving toward Wanka Village. The rapid response forced the attackers to retreat on motorcycles, allowing the troops to recover two child victims: 14‑year‑old Muhammed Jibo and 12‑year‑old Muhammed Yahaya. Both children explained they had been seized on 6 September while traveling to their father’s farm in Dadin Kowa Village, Kanam LGA.
**What occurred near Yuli Village?**
At approximately 11:00 a.m. the same day, a patrol based at Yuli made contact with suspected terrorists on the outskirts of Yuli Village. During the clash the gunmen abandoned four hostages, who were promptly taken into custody. The rescued adults were identified as Yakubu Yahaya (25), Yahuza Dapji (22), Yahaya Jibo (20) and Sani Abubakar (18), all residents of Dadin Kowa Village, Kanam LGA. They were handed over to the Village Head of Yuli for further necessary action.
**What is the army’s ongoing response?**
The army stated, "The swift intervention forced the terrorists to flee and enabled the safe recovery of the victims." Troops continue offensive operations and routine patrols throughout the OPEP Joint Operations Area to safeguard schools, communities and other critical national infrastructure.