Police Rescue 31 Kidnap Victims In Taraba, Edo States
In two swift and coordinated operations, the Nigeria Police Force has rescued 31 kidnapped victims in Edo and Taraba States:
Edo State (July 11):
Police operatives rescued 14 victims abducted along Fugar-Agenebode Road, Etsako East LGA, after engaging the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle near Obe Hill.
Taraba State (July 12):
Police swiftly responded to a distress call along the Wukari highway and rescued 17 passengers travelling from Enugu to Yola after kidnappers fled on sighting security forces.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, commended the bravery of officers involved and assured Nigerians of intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks nationwide.
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