By Thompson Yamput
Kogi Government has said it is working with security operatives to free 18 passengers recently abducted from a bus belonging to the ABC Transport travelling from the South East to Abuja by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the state.
Gunmen had reportedly hijacked the bus last Sunday at Oloma in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi, a border town between the state and Enugu State and successfully herded all the passengers including the driver, into the bush.
However, while confirming the incident, the Security Adviser to Kogi Governor, retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, said security operatives are on the trail of abductors
Omodara said that a combined team of security operatives have launched a manhunt for the abductors.
He said the operatives in Kogi, including the Military, Police, DSS, NSCDC and Vigilante groups were in strong synergy to ensure rescue of the victims.
“Just on Wednesday, all the security heads met twice to see that we get the kidnappers and rescue the victims,” he said.
According to him, it is this kind of synergy, and cooperation from residents, who provide us with useful information that helps us to succeed.
He said that Kogi has recorded a drastic drop in kidnapping incidents and crimes due to synergy and cooperation from residents.
The state security adviser said though it many not be possible to completely eradicate crime in the state, the Kogi government is making efforts to tackle any that reared its ugly head.
He assured families of the abducted passengers that they would be released unhurt.
“We want Kogi to be a safe haven for all residents and passers-by alike.”
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