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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Intelligence Response Team(IRT), to rescue the kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was abductees on February 17, 2025, while travelling to Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this known, assured Nigerians of the police commitment to ensure that Ojajuni is rescued unhurt.
Adejobi, in a statement while assuring that NPF is fully committed to the safe return of Ojajuni and is deploying all necessary resources and expertise to achieve this objective. He urged members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging in social media speculation or sharing unverified information regarding the ongoing rescue efforts,” such activities can inadvertently jeopardize the operation and potentially endanger the safety of the victim”.
He said the Force would continue to actively pursue and dismantle all criminal elements operating within our communities in the ultimate goal to establish peace and safety.
In a related development the police force headquarters said in line with its ongoing efforts to combat crime, particularly organized crime, the Force has made significant breakthroughs, including the recovery of illegal firearms, the arrest of suspects, and the rescue of kidnapping victims. These successes the police said underscored its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the good citizens of our dear country.
“Operatives of the NPFacross the country have geared up efforts in combating various sorts of organized crimes, including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and the likes. In Taraba State, police operatives acting on credible intelligence, successfully stormed a criminal hideout in the Wamunchi dry season rice farms on February 26, 2025. The operation resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, seven rounds of live ammunition, the arrest of 20 male suspects, and the recovery of one motorcycle, three Dane guns, a bow and arrow. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and the suspects are currently being profiled.
“Meanwhile, in Oyo State, following a report of a kidnapping incident at Agede Village, Moniya, Ibadan on February 25 2025, a coordinated response by the tactical teams of the Oyo State Police Command, and local security outfits, resulted in the safe rescue of three abductees: Olori Hakimat Sadia, 50 , Olori Rakyat ,45 , and Monsuru Ganiyu, 20 , who were all abducted from the palace of Baale Tajudeen Inaolaji on February 24, 2025, by 10, armed men, and the arrest of one of the abductors.
“The IGP commends the bravery and swift action of the gallant officers who have demonstrated their commitment as police officers to ensuring the safety and security of citizens”.
