Crime
THE Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
The statement was obtained from the official handle of Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy.
The Police said the victims were rescued during a coordinated operation by the Force Intelligence Department-Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT).
Placid said the operation took place at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in Ibadan.
According to him, Mrs. Adegoke and her children were abducted on June 3 while she was driving them to school.
He said the victims were seized at about 7:30 a.m. by suspected kidnappers.
The police spokesman said sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance and tactical operations led to the rescue.
He said investigators tracked the kidnappers’ movements, resulting in a confrontation with FID-IRT operatives.
Placid said two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded during the operation.
He added that two rifles were recovered from the suspects.
According to him, the victims were rescued unharmed and are receiving medical care and support.
The Inspector-General of Police commended the operatives involved in the rescue mission.
He praised their courage, professionalism and commitment to duty.
Placid said security operatives had intensified efforts to apprehend fleeing members of the kidnapping syndicate.
He said preliminary intelligence indicated that some suspects escaped with gunshot wounds.
According to him, operations are ongoing to track and arrest all those connected with the crime.
The police also appreciated members of the public for their cooperation and support during the operation.
Placid reaffirmed the force’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the country.
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