The Nigerian Army tackles the police, says troops who saved Israeli citizen in Taraba

In a fixed reaction, the military made it clear that it was their operative, supported by other security agencies, which successfully carried out the rescue operation. The Nigerian army strongly refuted the demands of the police regarding the salvation of an Israeli national, Gil Itamar, who was abducted in the Taraba state. In a fixed reaction, the military made it clear that it was their operative, supported by other security agencies, which successfully carried out the rescue operation. On Saturday, Captain Oni Olubodunde, the spokesperson for the Army’s 6 Brigade, corrected the records, claiming that police had taken wrong credit for the mission. Olubodunde emphasized that the army acted on credible intelligence and saved the foreign national without shooting a single shot. The military spokesman also allegedly called the police that Itamar had been kidnapped, despite the fact that they had military escorts, and the statement misleading. He warned police against the reckless release of information regarding such sensitive operations. The controversy stems from a press release issued by the Taraba State Police Command, which demanded credit for the rescue of Mr. Itamar, a staff member of the SCC Company, who was kidnapped on April 3, 2025, in the Atim community along the Takum -Chanchangi road in the local government area Takum. In his detailed explanation, Captain Olubodunde made clear: ‘Unlike the police’s allegation, Mr. Gil Itamar alone in his vehicle, without any military guidance or driver, when he was abducted. Important information provided by village heads and youth leaders from nearby communities such as Kofai Ahmadu, Apako and Chanchangi. Cooperation. The Nigerian army has confirmed its continuous commitment to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors in the Taraba state, and confirm the importance of accurate reporting and coordination of the agency in maintaining peace and safety.