PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six others and abducted last week in Kogi State by some gunmen.
The coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation by a combined team of personnel of the military, Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes rescued all 21 abductees, made up of eight males and 13 females, from the kidnappers den in the forests of Ofu Local Council of Kogi State on Monday, August 31.
The victims were reportedly receiving medical attention before being reunited with their families.
Tinubu, in a statement, stated: “While the abductees have been safely rescued, our gallant security forces are still on the trail of the routed kidnappers, in line with my directive to sustain the pressure on all criminal elements.
“Those responsible will face the full weight of the law, and our security agencies will pursue everyone who aided this crime.
“My administration remains committed to ensuring that every Nigerian can travel across our country without fear.
“I wholeheartedly commend the combined SAR team for their courage and appreciate families and loved ones of the abductees for their understanding during the ordeals of their loved ones.
“As I share in the relief and joy of the parents and loved ones of the rescued individuals, I want to once again, assure parents and loved ones of our dedicated corps members that my administration remains committed to ensuring the safety of their lives and property, as well as those of other Nigerians.”
