Kogi State Police foiled two attempted abductions along the Lokoja/Kabba road, rescuing 23 passengers in a tense gun battle with kidnappers. Sadly, one victim died and six were injured. Officers on routine patrol responded swiftly to gunfire on June 23, repelling the attackers who fled into the bush. In another operation, police arrested two men with arms and suspected drugs in Ayingba. CP Miller Dantawaye reassured residents of continued synergy with other security forces to tackle crime across the state.
- 23 rescued, 1 dead, 6 injured in Obajana–Oshokoshoko Road abduction attempt
- Arrest of armed suspects and drug seizure in Ayingba
- CP Dantawaye vows intensified operations against criminality
While police bravery prevented more deaths, the tragic loss underlines the growing dangers on Nigeria’s highways.
