Tinubu Celebrates Successful Rescue Of 15 NYSC Members And Abduction Recovery In Kogi

President Bola Tinubu is relieved that 15 National Youth Service Corps members and six other Nigerians who had been kidnaped by criminal elements in Kogi State have been freed.

The 21 kidnappees were freed on Monday afternoon after a concerted search and rescue effort by security services and neighborhood vigilantes, according to a statement released by Tinubu on X on Monday.

“I am delighted to receive the news that the fifteen members of the National Youth Service Corps and six other innocent and law-abiding Nigerians abducted last week in Kogi State by some criminal elements have regained their freedom,” the President said.

“The well-coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation carried out by a combined team of personnel of the military, the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services, and local vigilantes safely rescued all twenty-one abductees, made up of eight males and thirteen females, from the den of kidnappers in the forests of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State this afternoon.”

“While the abductees have been safely rescued, our gallant security forces are still on the trail of the routed kidnappers, in line with my directive to sustain the pressure on all criminal elements.”

“Those responsible will face the full weight of the law, and our security agencies will pursue everyone who aided this crime.”

“My administration remains committed to ensuring that every Nigerian can travel across our country without fear.”

“I wholeheartedly commend the combined SAR team for their courage and appreciate families and loved ones of the abductees for their understanding during the ordeals of their loved ones.”

“As I share in the relief and joy of the parents and loved ones of the rescued individuals, I want to once again, assure parents and loved ones of our dedicated corps members that my Administration remains committed to ensuring the safety of their lives and property, as well as those of other Nigerians.”

“God bless the men and women of our Security and Intelligence agencies. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

We are immensely grateful and relieved that all the NYSC members and abductees are safe. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the dedicated rescue team whose relentless efforts made this possible. Their bravery and commitment have truly made a difference, and we celebrate this victory together.