Rescue of Bwari kidnap victims: Senator Natasha lauds security operatives

The swift response by men of the Nigerian Police Force and the Army in the rescue operation of the victims of kidnap incident in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been commended by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Recall a joint team of policemen and soldiers of the Nigerian Army on Saturday, January 20, had rescued the kidnap victims in Kaduna.

The victims were said to have been kidnapped in the Zuma 1 area of Kawu, in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja on January 2, 2024.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, had confirmed their rescue around kajuru forest in Kaduna at about 11:30 pm on Saturday.
Chief Press Secretary to the Senator, Arogbonlo Israel in a statement indicated that Natasha had recently called on the federal government to swing into action over the heightened security challenges in the country.
She commended the security operatives for successfully rescuing the kidnap victims and reuniting them with their families.

According to her, the efforts made by the security operatives in rescuing the kidnap victims must be commended by all and sundry.

She further urged the federal government and other levels of government to look into the incessant kidnappings in the country while calling on the security agencies to double their efforts in safeguarding lives and properties of Nigerians.

She also advised the government to look into the security architectures of the country by revamping the sector, especially now that Nigerians are faced with serious security challenges.