Police Rescue 4 abducted Niger State victims 3 months after

Niger State police command says it has successfully rescued 4 victims abducted from Munya local government area 3 months after their abduction.

Their abduction occurred on February 20 around 10pm, when suspected kidnappers attacked Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages of Sarkin-Pawa, Munya Local Government Area where 5 victims were abducted, but one was released after two days.

Since then, the joint security team has been mounting pressure through different clearance and rescue operations to rescue the victims.

Confirming their rescue, spokesman of the police, Superintendent Wasi’u Abiodun, said on May 22 at about noon, the victims, a lady and 3 males, escaped from their abductors due to the sustained pressure from the security team.

Abiodun added that following the development, the victims were taken to hospital for medical attention and have all been reunited with their families.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman, has commended the joint security efforts in achieving this feat and reassured members of the public that the safety of lives and property shall continue to be the priority of the Police and other security agencies in the State.
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