The Nigeria Military 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke has given its personal account on the rescue of an Israeli nationwide Gil Itamar in Taraba State.
The military disagrees with the account of the Taraba State Police Command which acknowledged that the Israeli Nationwide was kidnapped whereas being escorted by males of the Nigeria Military.
An announcement by the Appearing Assistant Director, Military Public Relations 6 Brigade Nigeria Military, Captain Olubodunde Oni, refuted the declare, insisting that the Israeli nationwide was driving on their lonesome in his automotive earlier than he was kidnapped.
Captain Oni added that opposite to the press assertion by the police that there was an change of gunfire earlier than Itamar’s launch, no single shot was fired.
In response to him, the discharge of the sufferer was achieved via intense strain mounted on native village heads and youth leaders in communities comparable to Kofai Ahmadu, Apako, and Chanchangi.
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The assertion reads, “The eye of Headquarters 6 Brigade Nigerian Military/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), has been drawn to a press launch issued by the Taraba State Police Command on the rescue of Mr. Gil Itamar, an Israeli nationwide and workers of SCC Firm, who was kidnapped on 3 April 2025, at Atim Group alongside Takum–Chanchangi Highway in Takum Native Authorities Space of Taraba State.
“Whereas we commend the collaborative spirit amongst safety businesses within the state, it’s essential to right sure inaccuracies contained within the mentioned launch to make sure that the general public is rightly knowledgeable.
“Firstly, opposite to the declare that Mr Gil Itamar was being escorted by the navy on the time of his abduction, we want to categorically state that he was alone in his automobile, with none navy escort or driver, when the unlucky incident occurred.
“Secondly, the search and rescue operation which led to his restoration was initiated and led by the Commanding Officer of 93 Battalion Nigerian Military, Takum. The operation was intelligence pushed and performed in coordination with native stakeholders. Not a single shot was fired, as the discharge of the sufferer was achieved via intense strain mounted on native village heads and youth leaders in communities comparable to Kofai Ahmadu, Apako, and Chanchangi. These efforts yielded credible info that led to the situation the place the sufferer was finally discovered deserted by his captors.
“We urge our sister company, the Taraba State Police Command, to train due diligence in gathering correct info earlier than making public statements, particularly on delicate issues regarding inter-agency operations. Misinformation not solely misleads the general public however might also undermine the credibility of safety efforts within the state.
“6 Brigade Nigerian Military/ Sector 3 OPWS stay dedicated to working with all safety stakeholders to make sure the protection of all residents and guests in Taraba State.”
Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command James Lashen, had in a press release on Friday, introduced the rescue of the Israeli nationwide in collaboration with the navy and hunters.
The police assertion learn, “The Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the navy and hunters, have efficiently rescued a kidnapped overseas nationale , one Mr Gil Itamar , an Israeli, who was kidnapped by armed criminals in Atim Group alongside Takum/Chanchangi street, in Taraba State on April 3, 2025.
“On 03/04/2025 at about 1030hrs , an info was obtained via a telephone name from one Alhaji Saidu , a workers of SCC firm based mostly in Takum that, on identical date at about 0915hrs, one Mr Gil Itamar , an Israeli and likewise a workers of SCC firm was kidnapped by some armed hoodlums at Atim Group alongside Takum/Chanchangi street whereas being escorted by the Army.
“Upon receipt of the misery name, the DPO of Takum division, mobilized his males with personnel from 67 PMF in collaboration with the Army and hunters and stormed the scene.
“An intense cordon, search-and-rescue operation was performed which led to the profitable rescue of the sufferer at Kofai Ahmadu, after a fierce gun duel. The hoodlums have been pressured to bid a retreat and flee the scene.
“The sufferer is presently present process medical checks at SCC firm’s medical facility Takum.
“In the meantime, radar is being positioned on the fleeing criminals with intent to carry them to e book.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon psc(+) recommended the gallant officers concerned within the operations and warranted the general public that the Command will spare no effort in making certain the protection and safety of all residents in Taraba State.
“He additional suggested legal parts to relocate because the command will make Taraba very unconducive for his or her hibernation.”
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