Safety operatives in Kogi State have rescued 21 kidnap victims 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday alongside Ajaokuta – Itobe highway within the state.
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who recommended the efforts of the safety operatives, reiterated zero tolerance for felony actions within the state, the Information Company of Nigeria reviews.
An announcement by the Media Aide to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed, mentioned a joint crew of safety operatives comprising the Nigerian Police Power, the Nigerian Civil Protection and Safety Corps and native vigilantes carried out the rescue.
The victims, principally travellers, had been taken to an unknown vacation spot within the dense forest surrounding Ajaokuta Native Authorities Space of Kogi State.
However Bello, after receiving a report on the harrowing incident, instantly issued directions to each the safety companies and native vigilantes to take quick motion to free the prisoners and arrest the perpetrators of this reprehensible act.
“This directive underscored Bello's unwavering dedication to the security and well-being of the residents/residents beneath his care.
“The decided efforts of the mixed safety forces yielded outcomes inside 48 hours, resulting in the profitable launch of the 21 detainees.
“As well as, the operation has led to the arrest of some kidnappers, whereas these nonetheless at massive are being tracked,” the assertion mentioned.
Bello, who recommended the safety operatives for his or her immediate and efficient response, confused the significance of sustaining peace and safety inside Kogi State.
“This authorities is set to go away no stone unturned in its relentless pursuit to keep up Kogi as one of many most secure states within the nation.
“He used the chance to challenge a stern warning to these with nefarious intentions and cautioned criminals towards migrating to Kogi resulting from unlawful actions.
“It is because Kogi is a no-go space for all types of crime, subsequently, this authorities will spare no effort to make sure the peace and safety of the state.
“The profitable rescue operation is a testomony to the coordinated and decisive efforts of the safety equipment in Kogi State beneath the management of Bello,” the report mentioned.
It added that the unwavering dedication to the security of residents, coupled with a resolute stance towards felony parts, mirrored the federal government's dedication to creating an atmosphere the place residents may dwell with out concern.
