Few days after the intelligence -led rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped by bandits in Oriire, Oyo State, in South-West Nigeria, another security team comprising operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS and forest guards, on Thursday, rescued two abducted victims in Kwara State.
Rescued in a forest between Oba Isin-Owa Onire in Isin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of the state, was 16-year-old Fatima Azeez and her five-year-old brother, Ibrahim.
According to state government sources, the security team eliminated two armed bandits while others escaped with severe injuries as more rescue operations were reportedly ongoing.
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Recovered from the abductors were several items which included one AK-47 rifle; a single barrel gun, and one fully-loaded magazine. Also recovered were nine empty magazines, mini-solar charger, and food items.
Thursday’s rescue operation is connected to the multi-agency counter-terrorism and anti-kidnapping efforts of the government.
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