Nigerian Army troops carry out operations in both Plateau and Edo states, arresting a suspected gunrunner in Plateau and rescuing a kidnap victim in Edo. Premium Times reports the Plateau operation is conducted by troops of Operation Enduring Peace with support from local vigilantes and hunters, following the abduction of a medical doctor, Abraham Owoicho, on 19 August.
In Edo, outlets report that a kidnap victim is rescued during the same broader set of military operations. The Punch describes the Plateau suspect as a suspected female gunrunner, while also confirming the Edo rescue. Beyond these points, both reports frame the actions as part of ongoing security efforts, without detailing further evidence, charges, or the current status of the suspects in the articles provided.
