FOLLOWING credible information of kidnap incident involving nine  persons at Mr Godwin Ugu Integrated Agric Farm Owo, troops of 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2019 (at about 1:00 am), conducted a raid operation on the kidnappers’ hideout at Jugbere village in Owo Local Governnent Area of Ondo State.

The operation resulted in the arrest of five kidnappers and rescue of five hostages and four other abductees escaped from the kidnappers’ den on arrival of troops.

The rescued hostages and the arrested suspects – who had minor injuries have been taken to the Brigade Medical Centre for medical examination/treatment.

During the operation, the items such as Dane gun; axe; cutlasses; live cartridges, handset and ring charms were recovered from the suspects.

The military said the suspects would be handed over to the appropriate civil security agency at the conclusion of preliminary investigation.

The 32 Brigade Nigerian Army, nonetheless, reassured residents of Ekiti and Ondo States of the commitment and capability of the Brigade to ensure security of lives and property of law abiding citizens.

Consequently, ZL Abubakar, a brigadier general and the commander, has ordered for intense patrol in the states to assist in ensuring peace and security.

Members of the public are therefore, urged to pass information to the security outpost close to the command. The 32 Artillery Brigade emergency public cellphone numbers are active 24/7 to the public to pass credible information. The numbers are; 09030002151; 09030002161

– Apr. 17, 2019 @ 12:55 GMT |