Security operatives have successfully rescued kidnap victims within 48 hours after criminal elements abducted 21 passengers along the Ajaokuta-Itobe road in Kogi State. The joint operation involved the Nigerian Police Force, Civil Defence, and local vigilantes, leading to the safe release of the abducted individuals.
The victims, predominantly travellers, had been whisked away to an unknown destination within the dense forest around the Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Upon learning of the distressing incident, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State had swiftly directed security agencies and local vigilance groups to take immediate action for the captives’ freedom. He stressed the need to apprehend the perpetrators behind this reprehensible act.
The determined efforts of the combined security forces yielded results within 48 hours, leading to successful release of the 21 captives.
Governor Bello expressed his relief and praised the security operatives for their swift response, stressing the vital importance of maintaining peace and security within Kogi State. He reiterated his administration’s resolute determination to uphold Kogi as one of the safest states in the country.
Acknowledging the state’s security agencies, Governor Bello reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to combating criminal elements. He issued a stern warning to individuals with malicious intentions, cautioning against engaging in illicit activities in Kogi State.
Governor Bello unequivocally declared Kogi a no-go area for criminal activities, stressing his administration’s relentless efforts to safeguard the state’s peace and security.
