Police rescue kidnapped mother, two-year-old son in Kwara
Nigeria Police Rescue Woman and Child from Kidnappers in Kwara State
Kwara State, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police have successfully rescued a woman and her two-year-old son who were kidnapped and held in a forest hideout.
According to a statement from Chief Superintendent of Police Anietie Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, the operation was carried out on Saturday by operatives from the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), in collaboration with local security support groups.
The rescue mission was initiated following credible intelligence regarding the victims’ location in a forest at Bode Sadu. As police operatives approached, the kidnappers opened fire in an attempt to resist the operation. However, the tactical response from the police forced the suspects to retreat further into the forest.
After securing the area, law enforcement officials located and rescued 43-year-old Adijat Kuburat and her son, Abdul Malik Hamzat. Both individuals have been transported to a medical facility for treatment and care.
In his statement, Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu commended the bravery and professionalism of the operatives involved. He reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combatting kidnapping and other violent crimes through intelligence-driven operations until all criminal elements are apprehended.