Hunters rescue 28 in Kogi
AREWA AGENDA- The Kogi State government on Monday said its security team, including hunters, attacked a kidnappers’ location in the Irepeni forests and rescued 28 abducted persons.
The kidnappers fled before the security operatives, a statement by Commissioner for Information and Communication Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, said, adding that four of the rescued persons were children.
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Fanwo said that following the discovery of the abductors’ camp, a gun battle between the local hunters and the kidnappers ensued, with the kidnappers forced to surrender to the superior firepower of the hunters.
“A camp of the kidnappers was discovered which led to hours of gun battle between the local hunters and the kidnappers. The kidnappers later surrendered to the superior firepower of the hunters,” the statement said.
“The kidnappers escaped with various degrees of injuries resulting from the gun battle, which made it possible for the hunters to rescue the victims unscathed.”
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