The Police Command in Ekiti has rescued two victims, who were kidnapped by gunmen on the Igbara-Odo/Ikere-Ekiti road on April 26, at about 7:30p.m.
This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, made available to newsmen on Monday in Ado-Ekiti.

He said that the victims were rescued in a joint operation involving the command’s Rapid Response Squad and Non-State Security Actors

“Investigations revealed that the victims were on their way from Igbara-Odo to Ikere-Ekiti, when one of their vehicle’s tyres got punctured.

“While they were trying to replace the tyre, some unknown gunmen appeared from the bush, threatened them with guns and whisked them away to an unknown destination.”

Abutu said that upon receipt of the information, the Command mobilised its operatives into the forest on the axis for their possible rescue and the arrest of the perpetrators.

“The operation eventually paid off as the operatives engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel which forced them to escape with gunshots injuries, leaving the victims behind,” he said.

The command’s spokesman said that efforts were ongoing to ensure the arrest of these miscreants and other criminal elements in the state.

“The rescued victims were immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention and subsequently reunited with their family members.

“ While the command will continue to prioritise the maximum safety of the residents of the state, members of the public are implored to be vigilant, security conscious and ensure they support and collaborate with the Police and other security agencies in the fight against crimes and criminality,” Abutu implored.