Gov Bello Praises Vigilantes, Security Agents For Stopping Kidnappers, Rescuing Victims

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is excited that the vigilante group and security agents in Dekina Local Government Area have arrested notorious kidnappers operating and terrorising people in the state.

Speaking on Sunday after the vigilantes and security agencies joined forces to successfully rescue three kidnapped victims, Governor Bello also noted the successful fight against criminals in the state is coming at a time when insecurity is heightened in some parts of the country.

He said the successful operation against the kidnappers that have been operating and terrorising communities in the state is a sign of good things to come in securing lives and property across the Confluence state.

Governor Bello, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, disclosed that the notorious kidnapping gang operating in Dekina Area Council met their Waterloo on Saturday along Idah Road in the state

According to the statement, the operation by the combined team of Joint Task Force of Neighborhood watch, vigilantes, hunters and other security agencies led to the death of some gang members as well as the release of three kidnapper victims.

The statement by Onogwu said; “The kidnappers, whose names were Monday Mimiko alias Aneni the law and Abu Billi alias Don German died during crossfire with security personnel while two others escaped with gunshot wounds.

“The security team also freed three persons kidnapped by the gang during operation around Egume. The criminals had been terrorising the Okura axis of Dekina LGA for years engaging in kidnapping and armed robbery.

“Confirming the report, Dekina LGA Chairman, Mr Ishaq Okolo, said he was aware of the operation, noting that the security operatives were acting on the instruction of the governor. The governor had directed security agents to fish out criminal elements wherever they are in the society.

“Okolo urged members of the public to give useful information about criminals to the security agencies noting that all hands must be on deck to ensure a crime-free society,” the statement said. – With NAN reports