President Bola Tinubu says that the 15 abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps and others have been rescued from their captors in Kogi State.

Mr Tinubu, who disclosed this on Monday via his verified X account, said that the victims were abducted last week in the state.

“The well-coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation carried out by a combined team of personnel of the military, the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services, and local vigilantes safely rescued all twenty-one abductees, made up of eight males and thirteen females, from the den of kidnappers in the forests of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State this afternoon.

“The corps members and other rescued individuals are currently receiving medical attention before they are reunited with their families,” he said.

He stated that while the abductees have been safely rescued, our gallant security forces are still on the trail of the routed kidnappers, in line with my directive to sustain the pressure on all criminal elements. 

According to the president, those responsible will face the full weight of the law, and our security agencies will pursue everyone who aided this crime. 

“My administration remains committed to ensuring that every Nigerian can travel across our country without fear.

“I wholeheartedly commend the combined SAR team for their courage and appreciate families and loved ones of the abductees for their understanding during the ordeals of their loved ones,” Mr Tinubu said.

He added that he shared in the relief and joy of the parents and loved ones of the rescued individuals, assuring parents and dedicated corps members that his administration remains committed to ensuring the safety of their lives and property, as well as those of other Nigerians.