The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in Taraba and Edo States, successfully rescuing thirty-one (31) kidnapped victims in two separate coordinated operations. The operations were part of a sustained effort against banditry and kidnapping in the country.
In Edo State, police operatives responded to an attack along the Fugar-Agenebode road in Etsako East Local Government Area, where suspected kidnappers ambushed commuters, resulting in the death of two persons and the abduction of several others. A swift joint operation involving police operatives and local security outfits led to a coordinated search-and-rescue mission in the Obe Hill area, near the Ajaokuta axis.
The rescue team engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, forcing them to flee with gunshot injuries. Fourteen (14) kidnapped victims were rescued, and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing perpetrators and bring them to justice.
In Taraba State, police operatives responded to a distress call regarding a kidnapping incident along the Wukari highway, where a white Toyota bus conveying 17 passengers from Enugu to Yola was ambushed by armed men. The police operation led to the rescue of all 17 passengers, who were found unharmed.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, commended the gallantry and swift action of the operatives involved in both operations, emphasizing the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to citizen protection and national security.
The police are working to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are following up on leads to ensure that the kidnappers are tracked down and prosecuted.
The successful rescue operations demonstrate the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting citizens and ensuring their safety. The police are working tirelessly to prevent kidnapping and other crimes, and these operations are a testament to their dedication.
The safety of citizens is a top priority for the Nigeria Police Force. The force is working to ensure that citizens feel safe and secure, and these rescue operations are an important step in achieving this goal.
NPF has recorded significant breakthroughs in Taraba and Edo States, successfully rescuing thirty-one (31) kidnapped victims in two separate coordinated operations. The operations demonstrate the police’s commitment to citizen protection and national security.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to protecting citizens and ensuring their safety. The force will continue to work tirelessly to prevent kidnapping and other crimes, and to bring perpetrators to justice.