In the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, gunmen kidnapped a policeman.
Ezra John, a member of the Lade Division, reportedly passed away on Thursday morning.
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When the incident occurred, he was reportedly returning from his official duties at Patigi General Hospital to his Lade base.
Residents have been expressing concern over the incident, which occurred along the Patigi–Lade road, a notorious site for frequent criminal attacks.
The victim’s motorcycle was discovered on the side of the road, according to SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command.
However, Ejire-Adeyemi claimed that the police had launched a manhunt for the officer’s captors.
“We’ve activated tactical teams to search for him,” he said. She said, “We are not letting any stone fall, to make sure he is safely rescued and the perpetrators are punished.”
Ejire-Adeyemi urged people to report suspicious activity to security agencies, as well as to support the search.
Residents are advised to be watchful and report any strange activity or individual to security forces.
Stakeholders calling for a stronger security presence to protect lives and property, she continued, adding that the abduction has “more raised concerns about growing insecurity in Patigi and its adjacent communities.”
Gov’s assurance
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State, announced that “nowhere” in the state would be safe for criminal elements, including kidnappers.
The security forces have promised to “smoke out” and get rid of criminals from their hideouts, I said. Every resource we have available will help us combat insecurity.
The governor said at a security council meeting on Tuesday night that “Kwara will not be a hiding place for criminals,” according to a statement released by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday.
Source: Channels TV
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