Security Forces Rescue 10 NYSC Members from Kogi Forest
Joint Police, Military, and DSS Operation Frees Abducted Corps Members; Search Continues for 5 Others
Security forces have successfully rescued ten National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State. The victims were freed from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area during a coordinated joint operation. The operation involved personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other auxiliary security forces. According to the Kogi State Police Command, the rescue was achieved through a sustained, intelligence-driven operation aimed at securing the safe recovery of the abducted corps members and dismantling criminal elements operating in the area.
The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the rescue in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat. The command described it as a “sustained, coordinated and intelligence-driven operation” by security agencies. The operation was launched not only to secure the safe release of the victims but also to dismantle criminal elements operating in the area and bring those responsible to justice. The command disclosed that the operation was still ongoing as security personnel continued efforts to locate and rescue other victims who may still be in the hands of the kidnappers.
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The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, commended personnel from the police, military, DSS and other supporting forces for their gallantry, professionalism and resilience during the operation. He also appreciated residents of the affected communities for their cooperation and timely provision of credible information, which was critical to the success of the ongoing security operations. The police urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant while encouraging them to report suspicious movements or information that could assist security agencies in rescuing the remaining victims.
Security agencies continue to comb the surrounding forest for any remaining victims and have intensified search-and-rescue operations to locate them. The police urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious movements or information that could assist in rescuing the remaining victims and apprehending the perpetrators. The command assured residents that all available operational resources were being deployed to ensure the safe recovery of the remaining victims and the arrest of the perpetrators. The police said further updates would be provided as operational circumstances permit.