By Olawale Lamina
The Nigeria Police Force in joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has successfully secured the release of 14 victims kidnapped by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon PLACID, Force Headquarters, Abuja infirmed that the kidnapped victims were rescued from their abductors after sustained intelligence-driven operations, robust inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements operating within the maritime space.
“Acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and conducted targeted operations across identified flashpoints, leading to the safe rescue of all victims without harm.
“The rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and necessary debriefing, after which they will be reunited with their families,” the statement reads
Following the successful operation by the two security agencies, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the joint security team and described their joint efforts as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led operations.
The Nigeria Police Force therefore assures the public that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators involved in the abduction and bring them to justice.
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