The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Undie Adie, on Thursday confirmed the rescue of Captain D. L. Gana, attached to SVP 33 Brigade, Bauchi, from his abductors.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Gana was kidnapped on May 11 alongside three others around Auga Akoko/Ibilo Road in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
NAN also reports that the military officer was said to be travelling from Abuja to Ibadan, Oyo State on official assignment.
A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Tee-Lee Ikoro, in Akure, said it took the combined efforts of police operatives and their military counterparts to rescue Gana unhurt in a forest between Imoga/Ibilo in Edo State.
The Commissioner commended the efforts of his men and their military counterparts, whom he described as “strategic partners”, for the rescue operation.
According to Adie, nothing is more important to him than the peace, safety and security of the people of Ondo State.
Adie enjoined residents of the state to always give useful information to the command for prompt and effective services.