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Eight individuals kidnapped by bandits in Millennium City and Marraban Rido, areas of Kaduna metropolis have been rescued in a joint operations by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army.
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, disclosed this at a press convention on Tuesday at DSS Command headquarters in Kaduna.
He stated the operation was “part of sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks responsible for recurring abductions in the Millennium City General Area and its environs”.
He famous that the realm had witnessed recurring incidents of kidnapping, producing appreciable public concern and attracting media consideration over the protection of residents and different stakeholders.
He recognized the victims as Jamila Muhammad, 27, spouse of Abdulkadir Bello; Talatu Yakubu, 40; Yunana Bawa, 30; Calista Bishop, 27; Chidinma Onuwere, 36; Eucharia Obi, 41; Godiya Victor, 50; and Miracle Alex, and an eight-year-old lady.
The commissioner stated the successive breakthrough demonstrated the dedication of safety businesses to make sure the rescue of kidnap victims and dismantle legal networks working throughout the state.
He acknowledged the strategic coordination and contributions of the ONSA, the operational help of the Nigeria Police Force, the intelligence-driven efforts of the DSS and the involvement of the Nigerian Army in the operations.
Rabiu additionally counseled the Kaduna State authorities for its continued help and cooperation with safety businesses in tackling kidnapping and banditry.
The police commissioner assured residents that the federal government, working with safety businesses, was intensifying efforts to get rid of kidnapping and banditry throughout Kaduna State.
He added that the continued safety operations can be sustained and strengthened to disclaim legal components freedom of motion.
Rabiu assured the individuals of further deployment of personnel and gear, together with 30 vans and eight armoured private carriers to make sure a secured atmosphere.
Rabiu, nevertheless, referred to as on residents to enhance the efforts of safety businesses by remaining vigilant and offering credible, correct and actionable intelligence on the actions, identities and actions of suspected kidnappers, bandits and different legal components in their communities.
He assured members of the general public that info provided to safety businesses can be handled with the required confidentiality and acted upon appropriately.
He additionally urged conventional and group leaders and different stakeholders to help the marketing campaign towards insecurity.
