Sunday, August 18, 2024 - State Police Command has rescued 20 kidnap victims in a joint operation with local vigilantes and community members.
Three of the victims, who sustained gunshot
injuries on their legs, were taken to the hospital for medical attention.
The kidnap incident occurred on Friday along
Osi-Obbo-Aiyegunle highway in the Kwara South Senatorial District of the state.
Reports said the abduction occurred at about
1500 hours, when gunmen ambushed three commercial vehicles along the
Osi/Obbo-Aiyegunle Road, and forcefully led them into the surrounding bush.
Spokesperson of the state police command,
DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, said in a statement in Ilorin on Saturday that “upon
receipt of the distress call, the command, in collaboration with local
vigilantes, swiftly mobilized the Divisional patrol team and other tactical
teams who launched a thorough search operation within the dense forest area
between Obbo-Aiyegunle and Obbo-Ile.
“Through the concerted efforts of our police
detectives, vigilante and community members, the team successfully rescued 20
victims.”
“It is with great relief that we report the
safe return of these individuals. Three of the victims who sustained gunshot
injuries on their legs during the ordeal have been promptly evacuated to
hospital for urgent medical attention. We wish them speedy recovery,” the
statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya,
assured the public that the search for the perpetrators was still ongoing as
police operatives were diligently combing the area, determined to bring the
criminals to justice.
He commended the bravery and swift response
of the police officers, as well as the cooperation of the local vigilantes,
which led to the successful rescue without any casualty among the victims.
Olaiya also urged the public to remain calm
and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police
station or through the command’s emergency lines.
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