Fifteen National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume forest, in Ofu local government area of Kogi state.
The Kogi State Police Command, in a statement yesterday, said the rescue followed a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation, aimed at securing the safe release of the victims.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Afusat Saliu, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), said the operation was also aimed at dismantling criminal groups operating in the area, and arresting those responsible for the abduction.
She said the operation was still ongoing, with Security Forces working to arrest the suspects. She further stated that the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, commended the police, military, DSS and other supporting Forces for their courage and commitment during the operation.
According to Saliu, the Command appreciated the cooperation of residents in the affected communities and the credible information they have provided.
“We urge members of the public to remain calm and vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious movement or information that could help arrest the perpetrators,” she said.
She further assured residents that Security Agencies were using available resources to tackle insecurity in the state, and bring those responsible to justice.
The victims were 15 Corps members kidnapped alongside others last week, while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State.
The kidnappers were reportedly demanding N20 million from the families of some of the victims as ransom.
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