In a swift and decisive operation, the Kogi State Police Command successfully rescued a young girl from the hands of kidnappers this afternoon.The dramatic rescue took place in the Obajana area, where the victim had been held captive.
According to Police spokesman, David Aya, the rescue operation was launched following a tip-off from vigilant residents who noticed suspicious activities in the vicinity. The police acted promptly, storming the hideout and apprehending three suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping.
The young girl, whose identity is being protected, was found in a distressed state and had evidently suffered physical assault at the hands of her captors.
She was immediately rushed to the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment. Doctors have reported that while she is in stable condition, she will need time to recover from her physical and emotional trauma.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and condemnation from local leaders and human rights organizations, who are calling for increased security measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
As investigations continue, the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in bringing all those responsible to justice.