From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
The Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and hunters, on Thursday rescued a kidnapped Israeli engineer, Mr Gil Itamar in Takum Local Government area of Taraba State.
Itamar was abducted by armed criminals in Atim Community, along Takum/Chanchangi road on Thursday.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Taraba State Command, ASP James Lashen, who disclosed this to journalists, said the police got information about the kidnapped Israeli at about 10:30am and acted promptly alongside the military within the Takum area to rescue the victim.
“An intense cordon, search-and-rescue operation was conducted which led to the successful rescue of the victim at Kofai Ahmadu , after a fierce gun duel. The hoodlums were forced to retreat and flee the scene.
“The victim is presently undergoing medical checks at SCC company’s medical facility Takum,” the PPRO stated.