Joint Police, Military team rescue 16 kidnapped victims in Kogi

The joint Police and Military operatives have rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Kogi State, even as the Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha has reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination to sustain the fight against criminalities in the State*

The rescue operation was consequent upon kidnapped of eleven passengers from Peace Mass Transit Bus and five others from Sienna Bus along Ette Enugu Ezike road by the kidnappers on 25th February, 2024.

In a statement made available to CAPITAL POST on Monday by Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, said, the Joint Kogi Police and Military team from Enugu State promptly swung into action, trailed and rescued all the victims from the bush unhurt.

Efforts is ongoing to apprehend the suspects and bringing them to deserved justice.

The statement quoted Commissioner of Police, to have commende the joint security team, and reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination to sustain the ongoing onslaught against criminalities in the State.

He appealed to the good people of the State for their continue Collaboration with the Police and other Security Agencies in ensuring adequate security of lives and property.