Police in Niger State have rescued 23 kidnap victims.

The police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, said 19 of the victims were passengers who had been kidnapped at Gidan-Kwakwa along the Tegina-Zungeru road.

They were travelling in a Toyota bus, registration number LG 08 DGS, from Sokoto State to Bayelsa State.

“Upon receiving the information, a joint security tactical team was mobilised to track the kidnappers. Due to sustained pressure, the abductors abandoned twelve victims, who were then rescued on 02/11/2024 at about 0642 hours in the Pangugari forest area of Rafi LGA.

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“As the operation continued, the remaining seven passengers were also rescued unharmed later that evening around 2100 hours, bringing the total to 19 victims. They received medical care at a nearby clinic before being allowed to return to Sokoto State on 03/11/2024,” Abiodun said.

SP Abiodun further said four additional victims were abducted when kidnappers attacked a vehicle with registration number LND 863 YF, travelling from Yawuri in Kebbi State to Asaba in Delta State.