The Kogi state command of the Nigerian Police force has announced the release of seven more students who were kidnapped from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State.
As confirmed by the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, SP William Aya who reiterated his confidence in the force said that the number has now increased to 21 students rescued so far after the abduction.
In analyzing the tactics deployed by the force in the rescue mission, the commissioner said the state command utilized all the Arsenals available including a helicopter crew specially trained for aerial surveillance, a monitoring team, as well as a Technical Intelligence Unit(TIU) to Kogi State.
“The reinforcement is in response to IGP’s unwavering passion for protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians, especially the safety of our children in various schools in the country.
“The diligence and indomitable spirit of the combined team led to the rescue of an additional seven victims, bringing the total to Twenty-one.
Be it noted that “it is not over until it is over” so we should not rest on our Oars, instead all hands must be on deck to ensure all are safely rescued and perpetrators brought to deserve justice.” Aya added.
He also appreciated other sectors who helped during the operation.
“The Commissioner of Police uses this medium to thank and appreciate the Inspector-General of Police for the deployment of the air component, the security personnel, and vigilantes/hunters for their show of unprecedented and undiluted patriotism and altruism, and to the good people of Kogi State and the vibrant Press, for their show of concern and empathy.
“The CP continues to solicit the cooperation, collaboration and solidarity of the good people of confluence state with the police and other security Agencies because together, we shall ensure adequate Security of life and property of law-abiding citizens in the State.” he added.
