Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued eight kidnapped victims, including a teacher and a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), during coordinated operations across parts of the state.
The victims were abducted by suspected kidnappers in separate incidents, including an attack in Ilado community, Akure North Local Government Area, where armed men reportedly invaded the area and forced residents into nearby forests….See More
Among those rescued was Mr. Fagbonmire Durojaiye, an RCCG pastor and teacher whose abduction had generated concern among residents and members of his church.
Reports indicated that the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N30 million for the release of some of the victims.
However, the Commander of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, said all eight victims regained their freedom without any ransom payment.
According to Adeleye, the operation was intelligence-led and enabled security operatives to locate the kidnappers’ hideout deep inside the forest.
“Acting on credible intelligence, our operatives traced the kidnappers to their location and engaged them in a gun battle. The pressure forced the criminals to flee, allowing our men to rescue all eight victims,” he said.
Adeleye noted that the rescue mission came less than 48 hours after the corps paraded 46 suspected kidnappers arrested across different parts of the state.
He added that the operation fulfilled a commitment earlier made to residents that security operatives would intensify forest operations after the arrests.
“We assured the people of Ondo State that our operatives would return to the forests after the parade exercise, and that promise has been fulfilled through the successful rescue of these victims,” he stated.
The commander commended residents for providing timely intelligence that supported the operation and also acknowledged the support of the Ondo State Government.
Reaffirming the agency’s position on ransom payments, Adeleye stressed that no money was paid to secure the victims’ release.
Reacting to the development, the traditional ruler of Ilado community, Oba Ifedayo Ademira, praised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Amotekun Corps for the successful rescue operation.
The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while security presence has been strengthened in affected communities as efforts continue to track and arrest the fleeing suspects…..See More
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