The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued a Togolese national, Mr. Abente Daina, who was abducted by armed kidnappers at Banni farm settlement in Ago-Are area of the state.
According to intelligence sources quoted by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on Wednesday, the incident occurred on October, 14 when five armed men invaded the farm settlement and whisked the victim away to an unknown location.
Following a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer of Ago-Are mobilised a combined team of police operatives, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes, and local hunters to track the kidnappers.
It was gathered that the team launched a coordinated bush combing operation, during which they engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel.
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Two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
The victim was rescued unhurt and has since reunited with his family.
The police noted that efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident continued.