Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three persons, including a kidnapped woman, and recovered vehicles and farm produce following a security operation around Dutse-Uku in Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the operation followed a distress call at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, reporting the abduction of Mrs Happiness Dama Dauda while working on her farm.

The sources said the kidnappers had also taken away the victim's motorcycle.

Following the report, troops of Sector 4, Mubi, in collaboration with local hunters, swiftly mobilised to the scene to rescue the victim and track down the perpetrators.

On sighting the approaching security team, the suspects reportedly abandoned the woman unharmed and fled into the surrounding area.

During the ensuing pursuit, the troops rescued two additional locals suspected to have been kidnapped by the criminals.

The operation also led to the recovery of one motorcycle, a tricycle conveying 15 bags of beans and a pickup vehicle loaded with 13 bags of groundnuts belonging to the victims.

The recovered items were documented and subsequently handed over to their rightful owners after identification by the village head.

The sources said efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activities in the area. (Zagazola)