Security operatives have rescued 10 kidnapped passengers, including a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, in Ogun State following a joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force.
The operation, which resulted in the killing of one suspected kidnapper and the arrest of another, followed the abduction of the passengers from a commercial vehicle around Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, commended the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, for their contributions to the successful operation.
Abiodun particularly praised the DSS chief for providing critical intelligence and security equipment that helped track the kidnappers and facilitate the victims’ rescue.
He also acknowledged the Inspector-General of Police for his prompt intervention and directives, which mobilised the Ogun State Police Command and other security personnel.
The governor assured residents that his administration would not allow any part of Ogun State to become a safe haven for kidnappers and other criminal elements.
He warned that individuals threatening the safety of residents and commuters would be pursued and brought to justice.
Abiodun also urged residents to support security agencies by providing credible information about suspicious movements and activities within their communities.
The operation highlights the importance of intelligence-sharing and cooperation among security agencies in tackling kidnapping and protecting commuters across the country.
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