Police rescue five kidnapped victims in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have rescued five kidnapped victims during an operation against armed abductors. The victims were freed after a coordinated response by police operatives who acted on intelligence about the kidnappers’ hideout. The rescue followed a gun battle between the police and the suspected abductors. According to reports, the kidnappers fled after being overpowered by the security team. The rescued victims were later taken for medical checks and debriefing. Police said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. They added that search operations are still ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects. The development comes as security agencies continue to intensify their fight against kidnapping across Nigeria.