The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 kidnapped victims in Toto Local Government Area of the State.
The police who achieved the feat in collaboration with the Miyetti Allah Vigilante group, had 20 males and 10 females as victims.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, stated this on Friday in a statement issued to newsmen, a copy which was made available to Businessday in Lafia.
The PPRO said, the personnel trailed the kidnappers to their enclave at Sardauna Forest and on sighting the operatives, the criminals dispersed in disarray deep into the forest.
According to Nansel “on 12/1/2023, information was received that suspected kidnappers were sighted at Sardauna Forest of Toto LGA, Nasarawa State where they held victims hostage.
“In reaction to the unwholesome development, a joint operation was carried out by operatives of the Command in collaboration with Miyetti Allah Vigilante Group of Toto Local Government Area.
“Consequently, thirty (30) kidnapped victims comprising of 20 males and 10 females were rescued unhurt and taken to the hospital for medical examination and shall be reunited with their family after debriefing.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered continuous combing of the Forest and applauded the courageous effort of the police operatives and Miyetti Allah Vigilante Group for a job well done.
“He further assured members of the public that the operation will be sustained inorder to sanitise the general area of suspected Criminals.”
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The kidnapped victims saved by the police and Miyetti Allah at the state force headquarters in Lafia
