Operatives of Kwara State Police Command in joint efforts with local hunters in Alo village, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state have rescued two kidnapped victims, killed one of the suspects, and arrested five others in a recent kidnapping attack on the village.
Ibrahim Muazu (30), Asimu Salisu (25), Aminu Alaka (25), Aminu Temino (20) and Zakariyau Suleiman (20) were arrested.
According to reports, three persons were initially abducted and taken to an unknown destination in the brazen attack on the camp of Alhaji Taofio Fulani in Alo Village, Ifelodun LGA on Saturday evening.
It was further gathered that one of the victims, who escaped, had prompted the intervention of the police and support of the local hunters, which led to the rescue of two other victims and the arrest of the suspects, during which one of them was killed.
The spokesperson of the Command, Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Ilorin, the state capital.
According to the statement, ammunition recovered from the suspects included two fabricated locally made guns, 12 7.62mm AK47 live ammunition, eight expended 7.62mm AK47 ammunition, one empty magazine, one cutlass and several plugs.
It partly read: “Swift responses by police operatives and vigilantes resulted in a coordinated search operation in the surrounding bush.
“As a result, one Babangida Soliu ‘M’ narrowly escaped from the kidnappers, while two victims, Halimat Umaru ‘F’ and Husseinat Isiaka ‘F’, both aged 20 years, were successfully rescued unharmed. They have since been reunited with their families.
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“In further pursuit of the kidnappers and the ensuing gun duel, one of the perpetrators, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was neutralised.
“In addition, two suspects, Saidu Soliu and Soliu Abass, sustained serious injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment.”
The statement further disclosed that the case is currently under investigation, assuring that every effort is being made to ensure the perpetrators face the full wrath of the law.
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