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Kogi State announces rescue of kidnapped victims from examination center attack
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The Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of four individuals kidnapped during an attack on an unauthorized examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, stated that the rescue was the result of a coordinated security operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Governor directed the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara Rtd, to lead a joint mission involving the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and local vigilante groups. The sustained pressure from heavily armed security personnel forced the kidnappers to abandon the victims. The rescued individuals include the School Principal, a NECO official, and two students, who are currently undergoing debriefing and medical checks. Security operatives remain in the forest, and the operation is ongoing to apprehend the criminals. Fanwo commended the professionalism of the security agencies and thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support in the state's security efforts. Governor Ododo's administration affirmed its commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents through continued investment in intelligence, security logistics, and inter-agency collaboration.
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