Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Police, as well as Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for rescuing five kidnapped students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n
The students, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier this week, were rescued in the early hours of Friday, in an intelligence-led operation around Alamala community, off Ayetoro Road Roundabout, of the state capital. Also rescued were two non-students.<\/p>\n
The governor described the rescue as a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping, even as he reaffirmed his administration\u2019s unwavering commitment to ensuring that kidnappers and other criminal elements have no hiding place in the state.<\/p>\n
He described the operation, which included members of the State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), local vigilantes and hunters, as a demonstration of the success that can be achieved when security agencies work together.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the victims sustained a gunshot injury during the incident and was immediately evacuated for medical attention. The student has since been stabilised.
\n\u201cThis operation is still ongoing, and I wish to assure the good people of Ogun State that our security agencies remain on the trail of every individual connected with this criminal enterprise,\u201d said the governor.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur resolve is very clear. Ogun State will remain hostile to criminality and safe for every law-abiding citizen, resident and investor,\u201d the Governor declared, stressing that<\/p>\n
According to him, recent joint security initiatives, particularly Operation K\u00f2 S\u2019\u00c1y\u00e9, have demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration and sustained operational pressure against criminal elements.<\/p>\n
The governor also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration\u2019s commitment to combating banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across the country, noting that the recent rescue of 308 abducted victims by Nigerian security forces underscores the growing effectiveness of coordinated security operations nationwide. (Reuters)<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this juncture, I must acknowledge the purposeful leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose administration has placed the restoration of peace and security at the centre of Nigeria\u2019s development agenda through sustained investment in the operational capacity of the Armed Forces and other security agencies.
\n\u201cThe strengthening of intelligence coordination, the acquisition of modern security assets and his deliberate reforms have continued to deepen inter-agency collaboration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The governor further noted that the Federal Government has continued to strengthen the nation\u2019s security architecture, adding that the recent approval of a substantial salary increase for officers and men of the Armed Forces would further boost personnel welfare and morale.<\/p>\n
“One of the kidnapped victims sustained a gunshot injuries during the operation and was immediately evacuated for medical attention and has since been stabilised.\u201d disclosed a security source.<\/p>\n
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