A joint team of security operatives from the Nigerian Army and Police on Monday rescued three kidnapping victims in Kogi State, following a gun battle with their abductors. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Miller Dantawaye, confirmed the operation in a statement.
According to Police spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, the victims were rescued unhurt after an exchange of gunfire between the security forces and the kidnappers. The victims included Musa Abdullahi from Mangu LGA of Plateau State, Abdulazeez Adamu from Okene, Kogi State, and Yusuf Ibrahim from Zaria, Kaduna State.
The three men were kidnapped on May 15 while traveling on Osara Road. Musa and Abdulazeez were abducted from a J5 vehicle, while Yusuf was taken from a trailer, both heading towards Jos from Ekpoma in Edo State.
The operation took place in the Ankomi forest, where the kidnappers were holding the victims. Thanks to the superior firepower of the joint security team, the criminals fled, leaving behind their captives. However, the gang members were reportedly injured in the gunfire.
The CP urged residents in nearby communities to report anyone seeking medical attention with gunshot wounds, as they might be linked to the fleeing criminals. He assured the public that Kogi State’s security forces are committed to working together to eliminate all forms of criminal activity in the region.
