A driver recognized as Emeka was killed by suspected kidnappers who kidnapped 5 passengers on a journey from Kebbi State to Asaba, Delta State.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday between Kwana-Barau and Kundu village in Niger State.
The suspected kidnappers reportedly attacked the automobile, a Toyota with registration quantity LND 863 YF, and fatally shot Emeka, the driving force, earlier than abducting 4 passengers.
In a associated operation, the Niger State Police Command introduced the rescue of 19 passengers who had been kidnapped whereas travelling from Sokoto to Bayelsa.
The passengers, who have been attacked by kidnappers on November 1, 2024, have been in a Toyota Bus with registration quantity LG 08 DGS after they have been intercepted alongside the Tegina-Zungeru highway in Niger State and brought into a close-by forest.
The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incidents in a press release on Monday, noting that the victims in each instances have been rescued unharmed.
“On November 3, 2024, at about 6 a.m., it was reported that suspected kidnappers attacked a automobile with registration quantity LND 863 YF travelling from Yawuri in Kebbi State to Asaba, Delta State.
“The incident came about between Kwana-Barau and Kundu village, resulting in the kidnapping of 5 individuals and the unlucky loss of life of the driving force, Emeka,” Abiodun acknowledged.
He defined {that a} joint safety tactical group responded swiftly, combing the Kattako forest in Rafi Native Authorities Space.
“4 of the kidnapped passengers have been rescued unharmed, and efforts are ongoing to safe the discharge of the remaining sufferer nonetheless in captivity,” he added.
Within the case of the 19 passengers kidnapped from the Sokoto-Bayelsa journey, Abiodun mentioned that intense strain by the joint safety forces led to the protected rescue of all passengers.
“Instantly after the November 1 assault, safety operatives pursued the abductors, resulting in the restoration of twelve victims on November 2 within the Pangugari forest, Rafi LGA,” he added.
Additional operations noticed the rescue of the remaining seven victims later that night, bringing the overall quantity rescued to 19.
“The victims obtained medical care at a close-by clinic and have been safely returned to Sokoto on November 3,” Abiodun disclosed.