Jubilation as seven abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State has been successfully rescued by the Nigerian Police.
In a swift response to the recent abduction at the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued an additional seven abducted students.
According to reports from PUNCH Online, the bandits stormed the university premises on Thursday night, around 9 p.m., while students were preparing for their upcoming exams. The armed assailants, arriving through the bush, created panic by firing shots into the air before entering three lecture halls and abducting students.
In a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, on Thursday, it was disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had deployed a specialized Air Component of Police Security, consisting of helicopter crews trained for aerial surveillance and a monitoring team, along with the state’s Technical Intelligence Unit.
The reinforcement was part of the ongoing rescue operation to combat the suspected bandits responsible for the abduction. The statement emphasized the IGP’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians, particularly the safety of students in various educational institutions across the country.
The statement read, “The reinforcement is in response to the IGP’s unwavering passion about protecting lives and property of all Nigerians, especially the safety of our Children in various Schools in the country.
“The diligence and indomitable spirit of all the combined team led to the rescue of additional seven victims, bringing the total to 21.
“It’s not over until it is over, so we should not rest on our oars. Instead, all hands must be on deck to ensure all are safely rescued and perpetrators are brought to deserved justice.”
The coordinated efforts of the combined team led to the successful rescue of an additional seven victims, bringing the total number of rescued students to 21. However, the statement stressed the importance of remaining vigilant and maintaining the momentum to ensure the safe rescue of all remaining victims and the apprehension of the perpetrators.
The Kogi State Government and the university community expressed satisfaction with the progress of the rescue operations and commended the cooperation, collaboration, and synergy among security agencies. The State Commissioner of Police, Bertrand Onuoha, extended gratitude to the police boss, security teams, and the people of the state for their unwavering support and solidarity.
Continuing to seek the cooperation of the public, the CP emphasized the importance of collective efforts in ensuring the adequate security of law-abiding citizens in the state. Together, with the support of the community, law enforcement agencies remain committed to safeguarding lives and property across the Confluence State.
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