{"id":864,"date":"2025-07-26T09:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securityfocus.ng\/?p=864"},"modified":"2025-07-26T09:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:54:14","slug":"troops-rescue-minor-sold-by-his-uncle-three-years-ago-in-plateau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2025\/07\/26\/troops-rescue-minor-sold-by-his-uncle-three-years-ago-in-plateau\/","title":{"rendered":"Troops rescue minor sold by his uncle three years ago in Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troops of 3 division and Operation Safe Haven have rescued a 12-year-old boy in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State<br \/><br \/>Spokesperson of the operation, Major Samson Zhakom, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday, July 25, 2025.<br \/><br \/>According to him, the minor was sold by his uncle three years ago. <br \/><br \/>The command said the victim was rescued after troops raided a criminal hideout in Riyom LGA. <br \/><br \/>Narrating how the the victim, was rescued, Major Zhakom said, \u201cOn 22 July 2025, troops rescued a 12-year-old boy during raid operations carried out on criminals\u2019 hideouts in Riyom general area. <br \/><br \/>&#8220;Thorough investigation revealed that the boy was sold out 3 years ago by his uncle who is currently at large. However, the boy has been handed over to the Councilor representing Zamko Ward of Langtang North LGA in Plateau State, who is expected to reunite the minor with his immediate family.\u201d<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Troops of 3 division and Operation Safe Haven have rescued a 12-year-old boy in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State Spokesperson of the operation, Major Samson Zhakom, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday, July 25, 2025. According to him, the minor was sold by his uncle three years ago. 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