Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, has ordered the deployment of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader.

 

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson cautioned against social media speculation and the spread of unverified information regarding the ongoing rescue operation.

 

He warned that such actions could jeopardise efforts and endanger the Afenifere youth leader.

 

“The NPF is fully committed to the safe return of Prince Ojajuni and is deploying all necessary resources and expertise to achieve this objective,” the statement reads.

 

Adejobi also highlighted recent police operations against organised crime across the country.

 

He said police operatives in Taraba state raided a criminal hideout at Wamunchi dry season rice farms on February 26.

 

The spokesperson noted that the operation led to the arrest of 20 male suspects and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, seven rounds of live ammunition, three dane guns, a bow and arrow, a motorcycle, and other items.

 

He added that the case has been transferred to the state criminal investigation department (SCID) for further investigation.

 

Adejobi noted that the police tactical teams working with local security outfits rescued three people abducted from a village in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on February 24. One suspect was arrested.

 

He reaffirmed the dedication of the police to tackling insecurity while commending the officers involved in the operations.