By Correspondent in Lokoja.
A Joint Taskforce composed of the officers of the Nigerian Army, Quick Response Units and Lokoja Local Government Hunters has successfully rescued 17 victims kidnapped at Apamaro in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mr Zakari Ahmed on Wednesday with a copy available to The Reporters in Lokoja.
Quoting military sources to buttress his revelation,Ahmed said that the taskforce team, under the leadership of the Brigade Commander of the Nigerian Army, Brig,-Gen. KU Sidi, swiftly responded to the distress call and immediately set out on the trail of the kidnappers which led to the rescue of all 17 victims.
He added that the Lokoja Local Government Chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, commended the quick response and gallantry of the personnel involved
The feat ,the chairman noted came few days after an earlier successful mission in similar development in Ankomi, Tunga axis, Aleke, Angwan Sani, and Angwan Nyaba communities, rescuing kidnapped victims who have since been reunited with their families.
The chairman,the PRO,added,also extended his unreserved appreciation to the Governor of the state,Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his commitment and support to the joint operation with other hybrid forces clearing criminal hideouts in different locations in the state.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
