The Kogi state police command has confirmed the successful rescue of seven more abducted students of confluence university of science and technology (CUSTech), Osara. The command’s police public relation officer, SP Williams Aya disclosed this in a statement on Thursday at the state capital, Lokoja.
According to the police, of the 24 students who were abducted, 14 had earlier been rescued from their abductors, adding that the latest rescue brings the total number of freed students to 21.
He said the inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun has deployed the air component of police security apparatus, made up of helicopter crew trained for aerial surveillance, monitoring team as well as technical intelligence unit (TIU) to sustain the ongoing rescue operation and onslaught against criminals in the state.
“The reinforcement is in response to IGP’s unwavering passion for protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians, especially the safety of our children in various schools in the country.
“The diligence and indomitable spirit of the combined team led to the rescue of an additional seven victims, bringing the total to Twenty-one. Be it noted that “it is not over until it is over” so we should not rest on our Oars, instead all hands must be on deck to ensure all are safely rescued and perpetrators brought to deserved justice.
Aya commended the effort of the government and security agencies geared towards the rescue of the students saying “The Commissioner of Police uses this medium to thank and appreciate the Inspector-General of Police for the deployment of the air component, the security personnel, and vigilantes/hunters for their show of unprecedented and undiluted patriotism and altruism, and to the good people of Kogi State and the vibrant Press, for their show of concern and empathy.
“The CP continues to solicit the cooperation, collaboration and solidarity of the good people of confluence state with the police and other security Agencies because together, we shall ensure adequate Security of life and property of law-abiding citizens in the State.”
