“Effort to rescue remaining others intensify.
Fourteen abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara have been rescued unhurt by local hunters and other security agents.
The rescue took place few hours after Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo visited the institution to assure parents of his commitment to rescuing the students.
In a Statement by the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo on Sunday disclosed that the local vigilante men and security agents subdued the kidnappers in a shootout and fled in disarray leaving the kidnapped students who also ran in different directions to avoid being caught up in the cross fire
According to the statement many of the kidnapped students and even other people in captivity have been rescued and taken to medical facilities for proper attention, while many others were also rescued in the early hours of today.
“Security agents are currently combing the forests to ensure all the kidnapped students are found and brought home safely.
“In the sporadic gun battle to rescue our dear students, a local hunter and a DSS operative sustained injuries and they are currently receiving medical attention.
“We commend our local hunters and all the conventional security agents for their bravery and gallantry. Of special commendation is the DSS for acting on credible intelligence to coordinate a fearless confrontation on the outlaws” He commended security agencies who have once again demonstrated why Kogi State will remain an uncomfortable place for bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements.
He added that the success recorded so far is a clear testament of the readiness of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to ensure adequate and uncompromising security for the people of Kogi State.
He urge residents to report anyone with gun wounds found in their communities to law enforcement agents
