Security operatives in Kogi State have rescued the district head of Bagaji Odo, Omala Local Government Area, David Akpa, who was kidnapped a few days ago.
The State police spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lokoja.
DAILY POST recalls that the traditional ruler was abducted in the Ojuwo Ugweche community while returning from a traditional council meeting in Abejukolo, the headquarters of Omala LG on Monday.
“Security operatives, responding swiftly to the distress call about the abduction, have successfully rescued the traditional ruler unhurt from his abductors in a forest, ” the police spokesperson said.
The police image maker further stated that the security operatives, made up of police and the Nigerian Army, hunters group and vigilantes, would continue to ensure that criminals have no hiding place in Kogi.
According to him, the rescued district head will soon be united with his family in good health.
He appealed to the people of state to always cooperate with security operatives to rid the state of criminal elements.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of Omala LGA, Mr Gift Idoga, also confirmed the rescue of the traditional ruler.
“The District Head who was rescued today is currently at the residence of the Chairman of Omala LG receiving treatment,” he said.
