Few days after the intelligence -led rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped by bandits in Oriire, Oyo State, another security team comprising operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and forest guards, on Thursday, rescued two kidnapped children in Kwara Stare.
Rescued in a forest between Oba Isin/Owa Onire in Isin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of the state, was 16-year-old Fatima Azeez and her five-year-old brother, Ibrahim.
According to state government sources, the security team eliminated two armed bandits while others escaped with severe injuries as more rescue operations were reportedly ongoing.
Recovered from the kidnappers were several items which included one AK-47 rifle; a single barrel gun, and one fully-loaded magazine
Also recovered were nine empty magazines, mini-solar charger, and food items.
Thursday’s rescue operation is connected to the multi-agency counter-terrorism and anti-kidnapping efforts of the government, the source declared .