The security operatives in Ondo State had rescued no fewer than 13 victims of kidnapping along Abuja Road in Isua, the headquarters of Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the development on Thursday to newsmen.
The spokesperson said one of the kidnappers was shot dead when the security men engaged the kidnappers in gun duel on Tuesday. “13 victims were rescued by the joint security operation. One of the kidnappers was killed during gun duel. We are on top of the situation,” Odunlami-Omisanya said.