Kwara Police Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims in Swift Operation
The Kwara State Police Command has successfully rescued 13 kidnap victims in a swift and coordinated operation, demonstrating its commitment to tackling criminal activities in the state.
The victims, who were abducted by armed assailants on December 21, 2024, while en route to a wedding in Kogi State, were freed through a joint effort involving the police and the Oke-Ero Local Government Security Initiative.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Ilorin, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed that the operation was initiated following a distress call.
“Acting on credible intelligence and with support from local informants, security operatives stormed the kidnappers’ hideout in the Idofin-Igbana area.
Upon encountering the rescue team, the armed kidnappers, six in number, disguised in military uniforms, engaged in a gunfight but were overpowered. They fled the scene with injuries, leaving behind their captives.
The 13 rescued victims included three females and ten males from various locations, including Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero LGA, Ilorin, Ogbomoso, and a group of trailer drivers headed to Kogi State.
Two of the victims sustained minor injuries and were immediately provided with medical care before being reunited with their families.
“All 13 victims were rescued in a swift operation and have been reunited with their families,” the statement emphasized.
Commending the operation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, praised the operatives’ resilience and the community’s support in providing timely information.
He assured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to fighting crime.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines at 07032069501 or 08125275046.
The rescue operation underscores the Kwara State Police Command’s dedication to ensuring the safety of lives and property.
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