The Nasarawa state police command has rescue 30 kidnapped victims from Sardauna forest of the Toto Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nasal and made available to journalists in the state said the criminals dispersed during the operation.
According to the statement, “On 12/1/2023, information was received that suspected kidnappers were sighted at Sardauna Forest of Toto LGA, Nasarawa State where they held the victims hostage”.
“In reaction to the unwholesome development, a joint operation was carried out by operatives of the Command in collaboration with the Miyetti Allah Vigilante Group of Toto Local Government Area”.
“The kidnappers were however trailed to their enclave at Sardauna Forest; on sighting the operatives, the criminals dispersed in disarray deep into the forest”.
“Consequently, thirty (30) kidnapped victims comprising 20 males and 10 females were rescued unhurt and taken to the hospital for medical examination and shall be reunited with their families after debriefing”.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Alkali Baba, has ordered for continuous search 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 to sanitize the general area of suspected criminals.
