The Plateau State Government has announced the rescue of 25 individuals kidnapped on December 21, 2025, in Wase Local Government Area.

 

The Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing journalists at the Rayfield Government House in Jos.

 

Jatau, who was flanked by Commissioners Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong and Mrs Caroline Panglang Dafur, as well as an official from the DSS, stated, “We are happy to inform the public that security agencies rescued 25 kidnapped children.

 

“They were travelling for Eid-el-Maulud celebrations when kidnappers, disguised as vigilantes, abducted them in Wase LGA on 21 December 2025.

 

 

 

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“Let me clarify that they were actually 28 in the vehicle when they were travelling but three of them were not kidnapped because they escaped during the incident.”

 

The SSG noted that the victims, comprising six females and 19 males, were rescued after intensive efforts by the state government and security agencies.

 

 

He said the rescued individuals had received medical checks and are in good health, aside from minor injuries.

 

 

Jatau particularly praised the DSS, saying, “We want to thank the DSS for a wonderful job. They’ve been doing remarkable things across the state.”

 

The rescued victims were handed over to officials from Wase LGA.

 

Jatau advised the Local Government to provide psychological support, stating, “Ensure they follow up with psychology, manage them for a couple of weeks before reuniting them with their homes.”

 

Jatau emphasised, “Government will support them. The local government should watch over them for a few weeks to ensure they’re okay.”

 

“The Plateau State Government wants to thank security agencies for their efforts, praying for continued support to ensure the state’s security,” the

SSG added.