Kogi state vigilante service says it has neutralised three kidnappers and secured the release of three abductees in Suku, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state
The service, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer Mr. Idris Idris said “On 9th October, 2025 about 1640 hours, in the adjacent forest of Suku village, Kabba-Bunu LGA, KSVS personnel rescued three abductees from armed bandits after a gruelling gun battle
He said the successful operation lasted over three hours sequel to initial intelligence about forceful snatching of unspecified number of motorcycles from some local commercial cyclists by suspected armed bandits between 1200- 1315 hours in Suku village.
According to him, KSVS became incensed when reports of abduction of an unspecified number of people in the same area by motor cycles’ snatchers got to its higher command, prompting rapid mobilisation for additional logistics and synergy with hunters to facilitate quick tracing of suspected routes inside the adjoining bushes, combing of forest and ambush laying by the combined team.
He said the outlaws ran out of luck when the vigilantes and hunters, already placed in vintage positions, engaged the criminals in gun duel, killing three of them, while few escaped into the forest with various degrees of gun shot wounds.
The statement added that the three abductees were made to regain instant freedom, while one of the hunters sustained bone fracture during the operation.
He said the wounded personnel is currently responding to treatment in a medical facility in Kabba.
Reacting to the incident, the Comptroller General KSVS, Alhaji Sani Omeiza Ibrahim who is retired Director of DSS described the scenario as a tip of ruthlessness in security enforcement his agency will henceforth be applying to all criminals, especially bandits and kidnappers in kogi state.
The CG hailed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his support and encouragement to all security agencies providing peace and safety for lives and property across kogi state.
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