The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that a notorious kidnap kingpin was killed, and two abductors were arrested during a successful, ransom-free operation to rescue 20 abducted medical students.
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that a notorious kidnap kingpin was killed, and two abductors were arrested during the successful rescue of 20 abducted medical students.
During the handover of the students to their Vice Chancellors in Abuja on Sunday, Egbetokun emphasized that the operation was conducted without paying any ransom and that the arrested suspects are now in custody.
Egbetokun attributed the success of the rescue to the support from the office of the National Security Adviser, effective security coordination, intelligence gathering, collaboration with other security agencies, community involvement, and the bravery of the police’s tactical officers.
He detailed that during the operation, the officers engaged in a tactical offensive against the kidnappers, resulting in the death of the gang’s leader during a firefight, while two other members of the gang were captured and their weapons confiscated.
Egbetokun further stated that the arrested individuals are currently providing valuable intelligence that will assist in dismantling their criminal network and preventing future abductions.
Egbetokun said, “This success was made possible through the support received from the office of the NSA, the activation of the security network, intelligence, synergy with other security agencies, community engagement, and deployment of our highly skilled and tactical officers whose dedication, bravery, and precision in executing their duties are truly commendable.
“During the operation, our officers engaged the kidnappers in a well-coordinated tactical offensive. I am pleased to inform you that the kingpin of this notorious gang was neutralised during an exchange of fire with our operatives while two other members of the gang were arrested and their weapons recovered.
“These individuals are currently in our custody where they are providing valuable information that will help us dismantle their criminal network and prevent future occurrences of such abductions.”
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