Nigerian Troops Rescue Abducted Retired Colonel Ajanaku in Plateau State as Bandits Demand ₦200 Million Ransom
Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued Colonel Ajanaku (rtd.), who was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of January 5, 2026. The retired officer was reportedly kidnapped around 12:45 a.m. after armed men stormed his house opposite the Salvation Army Church along Rukuba Road.
Following the incident, soldiers from relevant military sectors were immediately mobilised and launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation, tracking the kidnappers through the Wildlife Park and combing nearby forests, caves, and rocky terrains believed to serve as criminal hideouts. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed that the abductors later contacted the victim’s wife, demanding a ₦200 million ransom and threatening to kill the officer if rescue efforts were not halted.
Despite the threats, security forces switched to covert operations, a strategy that proved effective. Colonel Ajanaku was rescued safely at about 5:30 p.m. the same day at the outskirts of the Rafiki axis in Bassa LGA. He is currently receiving medical attention at a military facility and is expected to be debriefed to provide intelligence that could aid follow-up operations.
Meanwhile, troops have continued combing surrounding forests and suspected hideouts in pursuit of the fleeing suspects, as security operations in the area remain ongoing. The successful rescue underscores the military’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and restoring security across Plateau State and beyond.
Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued Colonel Ajanaku (rtd.), who was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of January 5, 2026. The retired officer was reportedly kidnapped around 12:45 a.m. after armed men stormed his house opposite the Salvation Army Church along Rukuba Road.
Following the incident, soldiers from relevant military sectors were immediately mobilised and launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation, tracking the kidnappers through the Wildlife Park and combing nearby forests, caves, and rocky terrains believed to serve as criminal hideouts. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed that the abductors later contacted the victim’s wife, demanding a ₦200 million ransom and threatening to kill the officer if rescue efforts were not halted.
Despite the threats, security forces switched to covert operations, a strategy that proved effective. Colonel Ajanaku was rescued safely at about 5:30 p.m. the same day at the outskirts of the Rafiki axis in Bassa LGA. He is currently receiving medical attention at a military facility and is expected to be debriefed to provide intelligence that could aid follow-up operations.
Meanwhile, troops have continued combing surrounding forests and suspected hideouts in pursuit of the fleeing suspects, as security operations in the area remain ongoing. The successful rescue underscores the military’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and restoring security across Plateau State and beyond.
Nigerian Troops Rescue Abducted Retired Colonel Ajanaku in Plateau State as Bandits Demand ₦200 Million Ransom
Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued Colonel Ajanaku (rtd.), who was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of January 5, 2026. The retired officer was reportedly kidnapped around 12:45 a.m. after armed men stormed his house opposite the Salvation Army Church along Rukuba Road.
Following the incident, soldiers from relevant military sectors were immediately mobilised and launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation, tracking the kidnappers through the Wildlife Park and combing nearby forests, caves, and rocky terrains believed to serve as criminal hideouts. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed that the abductors later contacted the victim’s wife, demanding a ₦200 million ransom and threatening to kill the officer if rescue efforts were not halted.
Despite the threats, security forces switched to covert operations, a strategy that proved effective. Colonel Ajanaku was rescued safely at about 5:30 p.m. the same day at the outskirts of the Rafiki axis in Bassa LGA. He is currently receiving medical attention at a military facility and is expected to be debriefed to provide intelligence that could aid follow-up operations.
Meanwhile, troops have continued combing surrounding forests and suspected hideouts in pursuit of the fleeing suspects, as security operations in the area remain ongoing. The successful rescue underscores the military’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and restoring security across Plateau State and beyond.
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