Kidnapped Fulani Man Rescued by Troops in Taraba [Photos]

Alhaji Shuaibu, 40, was successfully rescued by Taraba State troops in a quick operation in Lau Local Government Area (LGA).

Alhaji Shuaibu, a Fulani who lived in Yelwata Community in Ardo-Kola LGA, was identified as the victim.

The individual was allegedly kidnapped on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 0905 hours, close to Yaja village in Lau LGA, according to security expert Zagazola Makama.

The deployed troops promptly began pursuing the kidnappers based on reliable human intelligence.

With a quick response time of less than two hours, the victim was saved uninjured at approximately 1100 hours that same day.
The security situation in the area is confirmed to remain calm, with security personnel maintaining vigilance and alertness to prevent any further incidents.

Meanwhile, 22-year-old man, Abubakar Hassan, sustained gunshot injuries during a raid conducted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Ngurore Market in Yola North Local Government Area of Yobe State.

According the reports that the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2025, during a raid targeting a suspected drug den within the market.
According to those who spoke with Zagazola Makama, a security specialist, the NDLEA agents rushed a market neighborhood and started firing intermittently.

The source claims that Hassan, a member of the Jambutu village, was struck by a stray bullet in the right leg and stomach as a result of the NDLEA agents’ actions.

Shortly after the event, the Ngurore Divisional Police Officer (DPO) was reported to have visited the spot. The sufferer was transported right away to Banene Hospital in Ngurore, where he is still undergoing treatment and is reportedly doing well.