The Kogi state police command says it rescued five victims of kidnap in the state. The victims, according to the police were abducted at Aresuare area of Ajaokota local government area of the state.
The victims were reportedly rescued in Adogo forest near Ajaokota, by a team of police operatives led by SP Yusuf Hantsi in collaboration with the local vigilantes in the area.
In a statement, the state police public relations officer, SP William Aya, said the victims were kidnapped on 17th of May 2024 while on transit along the Ajaokuta-Adogo road.
He said, the operatives while on a rescue mission, combed the bush and invaded the kidnappers’ camp.
The hoodlums engaged the team in a gun duel, however, due to the superior firepower of the team, the hoodlums abandoned their victims and fled.
“Investigations revealed that Five victims were earlier kidnapped at Aresuare Area of Ajaokuta Local Government by their abductors.
“They (victims) were kidnapped on May 17 while on transit along Ajaokuta-Adogo road.
“The Operatives while on rescue mission, combed the bush and invaded the kidnappers camp, and engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel.
“But due to the superior firepower of the team, the hoodlums abandoned their victims and fled. All the victims were rescued unhurt,” he said.
According to him, all the victims were rescued unhurt.
