Police rescues 40 kidnapped persons in Taraba

Police operatives in Taraba have rescued 40 kidnapped persons in the Yorro local government area of the state.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. David Iloyanomon, told journalists on Monday in Jalingo that the rescue operation was carried out with local hunters who were familiar with the terrain.

He said the kidnappers’ den was located atop the Gongomaliki Mountain from where they looked out for security operatives and launched attacks.