- Kogi State Police Command, military, and local vigilantes successfully rescue 24 kidnapping victims, including 11 students and three teachers
- Joint security team, including Tactical Squads and Quick Response Unit, engages in a gun duel, forcing kidnappers to abandon victims and flee
In a collaborative effort between the Kogi State Police Command, the military, and local vigilantes, 24 victims of kidnappers were successfully rescued within the Adogo axis in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state. The rescue operation took place following the kidnapping of the victims on Friday.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state, SP William Aya, the rescued individuals comprised 11 students and three teachers. The police confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing members of the kidnapping gang responsible for the abduction.
The Commissioner of Police for Kogi State, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, deployed additional Tactical Squads, including the Quick Response Unit, to join the team led by SP Sule Musa, the Divisional Police Officer. As the joint team combed the bush, the criminals, realizing the approach, opened fire. A gun duel ensued, forcing the hoodlums to abandon their victims and flee due to the superior firepower of the security team.
CP Onuoha commended the efforts of the team and urged law-abiding citizens in the state to continue collaborating with the police and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information about criminal activities in the state.
Terrorists attack another Plateau village, kill father, son
It seems we will not be hearing the last of the deadly attacks and the resulting wanton killings that have enveloped Nigeria’s middle belt state of Plateau in recent days anytime soon.
This is as terrorists believed to be armed Fulani expansionist, who have been wreaking havoc in the state, killed two people in a fresh attack in Durbi village of Shere district, Jos East local government area.
The latest attack is coming few days after the Christmas eve attack on Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of the state, over 200 people were killed in the unprovoked onslaught.
A father and a son were killed in the fresh attack which happened on Saturday night.
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