Hot SourceKwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has received 23 abductees rescued by the Nigerian Army on Tuesday.
The victims, who were freed after a coordinated military operation, were handed over to the governor at the 22 Armoured Brigade Headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital.
Governor AbdulRazaq praised the military for their bravery and commitment, saying the success reflected the renewed synergy among security agencies in the fight against banditry and kidnapping.
“We thank God that you were all freed following the pressure from the security forces,” the governor said. “We also appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, as well as the Nigerian Army and other security agencies working together to achieve this success.”
The governor assured the rescued victims of the government’s support towards their full rehabilitation. “We are happy to see 23 victims freed and presented today. The government will stand by them in their recovery. The challenges we face are temporary. Like the GoC said, it is either these criminals leave Kwara or they die here. This is a state of harmony,” he added.
AbdulRazaq also announced plans to deploy forest guards after the military concludes its clean-up operations to sustain peace and allow farmers to return safely to their lands.
