Nigerian Security Forces Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspects in Multiple States
Police and security agencies in Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, and Borno states have arrested suspects and rescued victims in recent operations targeting kidnapping and armed robbery.
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Nigerian security forces have conducted a series of operations across multiple states, resulting in the arrest of suspects and rescue of victims linked to kidnapping and armed robbery.
In Ondo State, the Amotekun Corps arrested 28 individuals, including a 56-year-old man named Iliasu and his three sons, over alleged involvement in a kidnapping in Oba Akoko. The suspects were paraded by Amotekun Commander Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the victim had been rescued and ransom recovered. The arrests were part of broader operations targeting criminal activities in Akoko South-West Local Government Area, according to The Whistler and Vanguard News.
In Ekiti State, police arrested suspected armed robbers and rescued kidnap victims, Channels Television reported. The State Police Commissioner called on residents to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing efforts to combat crime.
Also in Oyo State, police rescued children who had been abducted and arrested four suspects, Channels Television said. Authorities stated that all suspects are in custody and cooperating with investigators to identify other members of the criminal network.
In Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirmed it played a key role in rescuing students abducted from Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, attributed the successful rescue to air superiority and military intelligence surveillance. The operation was detailed in a statement issued in Abuja.