Amotekun rescues eight kidnap victims in Ondo forest

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, have successfully rescued eight individuals who were abducted in various communities within the Akure North Local Government Area. The victims, comprising a teacher and a pastor among others, were located and freed from a forest hideout used by the suspected kidnappers.

The Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, announced the successful operation, detailing how his personnel acted on credible intelligence. They tracked the kidnappers to their remote location and engaged them in a fierce gun battle. The exchange of gunfire reportedly forced the criminals to flee, allowing the security operatives to safely secure the release of all eight hostages.

Adeleye highlighted that the rescue was achieved without any ransom payment. He credited the success to the effective use of technology, intelligence gathering, and strategic operations that led them deep into the forest. The victims were brought out professionally and without harm. The corps commander commended the operatives involved and confirmed that efforts are ongoing to capture the suspects who escaped. The rescued individuals have since been reunited with their families, and security measures have been enhanced in the affected areas to prevent future attacks.

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Not a kobo was paid as ransom. Through technology, intelligence gathering, and strategic operations, we were able to locate the kidnappers deep inside the forest and secure the release of all the victims professionally without causing harm to them.