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Insecurity: Kogi Vigilantes Rescue 134 Kidnapped Victims From FCT

 
From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

No fewer than 134 victims abducted from various parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were rescued by the Kogi state Vigilante groups.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi State, Onogwu Muhammed, on Monday said victims were rescued during the recent operations by the Kogi vigilantes in forests located in the state and some parts of Nasarawa State.

According to the statement, the vigilantes were said to have stormed the hideouts of kidnappers in the Odullo forest of Kogi and Sardauna in Nasarawa State, rescuing victims who were abducted from Abaji, Kuje, and Kwali in FCT, as well as Toto council area of Nasarawa.

Chairman of the Kogi/Koton Karfe Local Government Area, Dauda Aliyu, who received the rescued victims, commended the vigilantes for their bravery.

He also acknowledged the support of the state government for security operatives in the state.

The council boss ensured that the victims were properly reunited with their families in their respective LGAs.

About 92 vigilantes participated in the operation at the Odullo Forest in Kogi LGA after which they advanced to Sardauna in Nasarawa State.

The council boss appreciated Governor Yahaya Bello for supporting the vigilantes in the fight against insecurity in the state.

The Kogi State Security Adviser, Comdr. Jerry Omodara (retd) also praised the vigilantes and other security agencies in the state for their efforts in fighting crime in the state and beyond.

He said the Governor Yahaya Bello administration would continue to make Kogi State uninhabitable for criminals

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