Five persons kidnapped at Aresuare Area of Ajaokuta Local Government on May 17, 2024, have been rescued unhurt by operatives of the Nigeria Police attached to Adogo Division in collaboration with the Local Vigilantes
The victims were abducted while on transit along the Ajaokuta-Adogo road
A statement by the police public relations officer, kogi command William Aya, says the team led by Superintendent of Police Yusuf Hantsi, while on the rescue mission, combed the bush and invaded the kidnappers camp.
The statement further explained that the hoodlums had engaged the team in a gun battle but quickly retreated, abandoned their victims and fled due to the superior firepower of the security team.
In another development, one Iliyasu Abubakar has been shot dead while one other person sustained bullet wound at Ojode area, Ankpa when some hoodlums drove into the area and started shooting sporadically.
The Divisional Police Officer of Ankpa, CSP Chikamnele Amaralam, had immediately mobilized his team to the area and engaged the hoodlums thereby forcing them to flee and abandoned one AK 47 Rifle with breech NO. 354951 and two live Ammunition.
The kogi police spokesperson assured the people of the state that the police is working with sister security agencies to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across kogi state.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
