Trying to kidnap motorists along the ejule and Ochadamu roads Kogi State Frustrated by the Lieutenant Governor’s convoy.
Naija News Shortly after learning that the incident happened in Ofejiji, Ochadamu, OFU local government area, on Thursday.
The chief press secretary of the deputy governor Emmanuel Unubi said in a statement that the alleged kidnapper targeted an 18-seat BD Express Bus, the chief press secretary of the incident, Emanuel Unubi said in a statement Emmanuel Unubi is transporting passengers from Otukpo, Benue to Lagos in a statement.
Unubi said security agents acted quickly after the alarm about the attempted kidnapping.
He said:Fortunately, security personnel in the backup truck of the lieutenant governor’s convoy intervened quickly after receiving an alarm to prevent any kidnapping.
“After notifying the Nigerian army, police and local vigilance organizations, the lieutenant governor directed them to face the kidnappers and ensure that they arrest the prosecution.”
Lieutenant Governor Joel Salifu expressed concerns about ongoing attempts to kidnap in the region when resolving the situation.
He ordered security forces to establish a permanent checkpoint at the site and stressed Governor Usman Ododo’s commitment to eliminating criminal activities and restoring peace to the state so that citizens can not worry.
The Lieutenant Governor urged young people in Ejule, Ochadamu and its surrounding communities to avoid illegal activities and report suspicious behavior or strangers, and stressed that safety is a collective responsibility.
He also warns those involved in such crimes to stop immediately or face the full power of the law.
