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The Digest:

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has revealed that the DSS and military secured the release of 38 kidnapped church members in Kwara State by directly contacting the unarmed bandits, who complied after understanding "the consequences."

Key Points:
  • Onanuga detailed the rescue in a recent interview with Arise TV.
  • DSS and the military established contact with the unarmed kidnappers.
  • Bandits complied after understanding the consequences of refusal.
  • The priority was safe hostage recovery, avoiding risky armed confrontation.
  • No confirmation was given on whether any bandits were arrested.
  • Public reactions express deep skepticism and mock the official narrative.
  • Many Nigerians question why known criminals weren't apprehended.
In a nation weary of violence, each rescue becomes a Rorschach test, seen by some as a tactical victory, and by others as proof of a system where crime and authority uncomfortably coexist.

Sources: Arise TV, The Punch