‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’
Police acting in concert with military operatives have rescued 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Sunday said security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division and military personnel rescued the kidnapped Villages on Feb. 2.
He said the security operatives acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of bandits in Kajuru area and rescued the victims.
Hassan said that the joint operatives advanced into the bush near Doka Village in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA), where they encountered a gang of armed bandits trying to relocate with their victims to Kajuru Forest.
He explained that during the encounter, security forces unleashed heavy casualties on the enemies forcing them to retreat and flee into the forest with gun wounds, which resulted to the rescue of 23 victims, who had earlier been reported being kidnapped in Kauru LGA.
“The victims have been safely reunited with their families,” the police spokesperson said.
He added that the area had been placed under heightened surveillance and aggressive patrols to prevent further criminal activities.
Hassan said the state Commissioner of Police (CP) Rabiu Muhammad, assured the public that the Command remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents.
He said the command would continue to work in line with the ideals, vision and mission of Gov.Uba Sani on security of the state and in collaboration with military and other security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace across the state.
(NAN)
