Tinubu Commends Security Forces After Rescue of 21 Kogi Abductees

President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief following the successful rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps and six other Nigerians who were abducted by criminal elements in Kogi State. The 21 victims were freed on Monday afternoon after a coordinated Search and Rescue operation involving personnel of the military, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and local vigilantes. According to the President, the victims, comprising eight males and 13 females, were found in a kidnappers’ hideout within the forests of Ofu Local Government Area. Tinubu, in a statement posted on X on Monday, described their release as welcome news and said the rescued victims were receiving medical attention before being reunited with their families. He commended the security agencies and local vigilantes for the successful operation and assured the parents and relatives of the corps members that his administration remained committed to protecting their lives and property, as well as those of other Nigerians.

The President, however, stressed that the operation had not ended, as security forces were still pursuing the fleeing kidnappers. He said the continued pressure on criminal elements was in line with his directive to security agencies to intensify efforts against those threatening the safety of Nigerians. Tinubu also shared in the relief and joy of the families of the rescued victims, particularly the parents and loved ones of the NYSC members, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to their security. He concluded by commending the nation’s security and intelligence personnel for their dedication and efforts in securing the release of the abductees, saying, “God bless the men and women of our Security and Intelligence agencies. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

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