The Niger State Government has taken custody of 17 kidnapped victims rescued in Kaduna State by the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The victims, who were abducted on March 3, 2025, from Kango and wuloto villages in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, were handed over during a formal ceremony held at the Police Command Headquarters in Minna.
Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, who officially handed over the victims, described the operation as a success of “non-kinetic” strategies, emphasizing the importance of intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.
Of the 17 rescued victims, 15 are reported to be from the same extended family, making the operation particularly emotional for their relatives who had been anxiously awaiting their return.
The handover ceremony was attended by top government officials, security personnel, and family members of the victims, many of whom expressed gratitude and relief.
The rescue has been hailed as a significant victory in the ongoing fight against kidnapping and banditry in Niger State, reinforcing public confidence in the capacity of security forces to protect lives and property.
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