Abducted Kogi principal, NECO official, students rescued
A school principal, a NECO official, and two students abducted during an attack on an examination center in Kogi State, Nigeria, have been rescued. The rescue followed a coordinated operation by the Nigerian Army, police, and local security forces directed by the state governor.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in Nigeria and the government's response to protecting educational institutions and personnel.
The Kogi State Government says security operatives have rescued the four persons abducted during Tuesday’s attack on a National Examinations Council (NECO) examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the development in a statement on Thursday, saying the victims regained their freedom following a coordinated rescue operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Ododo.
“Shortly after the kidnapping incident, the Governor directed the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), to coordinate the rescue operation,” Mr Fanwo said. “The State Security Adviser and the leadership of the 12 Brigade and the 21 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, the DSS, the Police and local security operatives stormed the forest to ensure the victims were rescued.”
He said the sustained military and security operations forced the kidnappers to abandon the victims and flee.
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