Ondo State Police Command has successful rescued a health worker at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owo, Mr Ayodeji Akinsero, who was kidnapped on August 28.
Akinsero was kidnapped by armed men at his residence in Owo Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, who announced his rescue in a statement on Saturday in Akure, said it was achieved, following the directive given by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, after receiving a report of the incident.
“Upon receiving the report, the commissioner of police immediately gave a clear directive that the victim must be rescued at all cost.
“Acting on this directive, the Area Command in Owo, working in synergy with the divisional police, operatives of the command and Upeme Vigilante Group, launched a coordinated operation.
“The joint team, working tirelessly and in close collaboration, deployed credible intelligence and embarked on aggressive bush combing operations throughout Thursday and into Friday night.
“Their sustained efforts paid off when the kidnappers, confronted in a gun duel, were forced to flee, abandoning the victim.
“He was rescued unhurt without any ransom and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for medical attention. He has, since, been joyfully reunited with his family,” he said.
The spokesperson, therefore, commended the gallantry and resilience of police operatives and Upeme Vigilante Group, whose collaboration and sacrifices were instrumental to the rescue.
According to him, the invaluable role of members of the public, who provided timely and actionable information, is greatly acknowledged.
