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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE RE-STRATEGIZES TO COMBAT KIDNAPPING, NEUTRALIZES 3 KIDNAPPERS
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Nicolas Adekeye / 4 months
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The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to curbing kidnapping and similar crimes across the country. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the police successfully carried out a hostage rescue operation on December 31, 2024, at Kwande LGA, Benue State, neutralizing three kidnappers in the process. ACP Adejobi stated that the police operatives received a distress call concerning the kidnap of one Tor Gajir by unknown gunmen at the Kwande LGA. The operatives swiftly escalated the investigation, following the trail to one Desmond Ahar, who led them to the kidnappers’ den at Adikpo, Benue State. Adejobi noted that the kidnappers engaged the police in a gun duel, resulting in the neutralization of three suspects, while others fled with bullet wounds. The victim, Tor Gajir, was rescued unhurt and given medical attention to assess any physical or psychological impact. The operation also led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 rifles and 6 loaded magazines, with several live ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang and recover other arms. In a similar operation in Nasarawa State, police operatives rescued two hostages who had been captured by kidnappers. The victims were rescued unhurt, and efforts are still ongoing to arrest the fleeing kidnappers. Additionally, on January 7, 2025, police operatives in Bayelsa State intercepted a suspect, Usman Mohammed, en route to Rivers State, recovering 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 Type 09 AR, and 120 rounds of ammunition. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the operatives for their successes, charging them to sustain the tempo to attain excellence in internal security and safety in Nigeria. IGP Egbetokun encouraged members of the community to remain vigilant and volunteer to play their role towards ensuring public safety and general security in Nigeria.