Police Rescue 12 Kidnapped Victims, Recover Rocket Launchers In Nationwide Operations
The Nigeria Police Force says its tactical teams have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered firearms and other exhibits, and arrested several suspects in a series of operations across the country.
In Sokoto, police repelled an attack by armed bandits at Tsabre Village and recovered two rocket launchers and two empty AK-47 magazines during a follow-up search.
Other recovered items included a mobile phone, five pairs of sandals, a rain jacket and military-style clothing.
In Ogun State, nine kidnapped travellers were rescued unharmed following sustained pressure by the Police and other security agencies.
Three suspected cult members were also arrested in Agbado, with suspected cannabis, an axe, laptops and drug pipes recovered.
Police in Taraba also rescued three of five kidnapped victims and reunited them with their families.
Meanwhile, in Benue State, personnel of Operation Zenda JTF repelled a bandit ambush along the Amaafu-Abaji Road, reportedly neutralising one bandit and recovering a locally fabricated firearm.
No police casualty was recorded.
In Katsina, police tactical teams repelled a bandit attack along the Funtua-Zaria Road, restoring normal traffic on the route.
Other operations produced arrests and recoveries in Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu and Ekiti, including suspects linked to armed robbery, murder, unlawful detention, cultism and illicit drug activities.
The Force also reported the rescue of two victims of unlawful detention in Cross River State, who were taken to a police hospital for medical attention.
The Nigeria Police Force said investigations into the various incidents are ongoing at the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments.
Savinews Africa continues to monitor security operations and developments across the country.
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