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Amotekun rescues kidnap victim in Osun

VOICE AIR MEDIA NEWS UPDATE

Osun State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps has confirmed the release of one Muhammed Jubril who was reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen at Ago-Igbira, a Fulani Settlement in the Ila-Orangun, Ila Local Government Area of Osun State.

The victim was rescued on Monday after a lot of pressure mounted on the suspected kidnappers by operatives of Amotekun

Recalled that operatives of Amotekun were on a search of a kidnapped victim, Jubril in Ago-Igbira, a Fulani settlement of Ila-Orangun of Osun State that was kidnapped at about 1:40 am on Wednesday 12th April 2023 by unknown gunmen.

The operatives swung into action immediately after a distress call was placed to the corps, Ila command office by the Seriki Fulani of Ago Igbira settlement that some Bororo have invaded their community and whisked away Jubril.

The Amotekun Field Commander, Commander Olusoji Akanni mobilized his men and started combing the forest all night till they got to Ago Inisha, Arandun, and Igbo Orile in Kwara State.

Confirming the development, the Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi said that the kidnapped victim has been released by his abductors after intensive efforts and pressure mounted on the hoodlums

“Our operatives were closing in on them and as a result, they released the victim with no ransom paid,” Adewinmbi said.

He also added that the efforts were still in top gear ensure the perpetrators are nabbed and made to face the music.

However, the victim has rejoined with his family.

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