A joint operatives of the Police, Military, and other sister security agencies have rescued one of the passengers of Chisco Transport Company kidnapped by gunmen along Ayere-Kabba road in Kogi State.
The Spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting the swift response of the security agencies to ensure rescue of the passengers kidnapped on 13th April.
The Toyota hiace bus with registration number KJA 405 YJ, was en route from Lagos to Abuja, when it was attacked by armed hoodlums.
According to police update, Adoun Julius (M), 56 years, was successfully rescued, while the vehicle was recovered and taken to the Police station for further necessary action.
“Efforts have been intensified to secure the release of the remaining abducted passengers, with sustained bush-combing and search-and-rescue operations currently ongoing by joint operatives of the Police, the Military, and other sister security agencies. So far, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently assisting ongoing investigations.
“The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), supported by other tactical teams, remains actively engaged in ensuring the safe rescue of the victims and the swift apprehension of perpetrators. These operations are being vigorously pursued, and further developments will be communicated in due course.
“Members of the public are hereby urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative, and to promptly provide any credible information that may assist ongoing operations, with assurances that all information received will be treated with the strictest confidence. Families or relatives of the victims are advised to report to the Headquarters of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, particularly the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, to assist in proper identification and ongoing investigations.
“The Kogi state police command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi psc mni, reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and property and warns criminal elements to desist forthwith, as the full weight of the law will be decisively brought to bear on anyone found culpable,” the statement added.
