Nigeria [VIDEO] Onanuga: DSS, Military Contacted Bandits to Secure Release of 38 Kwara Worshippers

The Digest:

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has revealed that the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian military secured the release of 38 kidnapped church members in Kwara State by directly contacting the kidnappers. According to his interview on Arise News, the bandits complied after being confronted and made aware of the consequences of defying the government.

Key Points:

• Security agencies made direct contact with the kidnappers.
• The DSS and military tracked the criminals in real-time.
• The bandits were ordered to release the captives.
• They complied after understanding the consequences.
• No confirmation was given on whether any arrests were made.
• The statement did not mention whether a ransom was paid.
• The operation highlights a tactical approach to securing hostages safely.

This rescue blurs the lines between negotiation and enforcement, revealing a complex reality where securing safety sometimes means engaging the very threats from which people need protection.

Sources: Arise News, Premium Times

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