A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) who was kidnapped in Niger earlier this week has been rescued, the Force Headquarters has confirmed.
Aliyu Amos, a superintendent of police and DPO of Sarki Pawa Divisional Headquarters in Niger, was rescued by police special forces at about 6:00 p.m. Thursday night, according to a police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood.
Before now, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris expressed displeasure over the spate of the kidnapping of policemen in the country, describing it as “very embarrassing and annoying”.
Back to the matter:
- Premium Times reports that Moshood, a Chief Superintendent of Police, said the special forces also helped four others regain freedom from the kidnappers, but their identities were not immediately made available.
- The spokesperson also said some suspected kidnappers were apprehended during the rescue operation, and they will be arraigned upon completion of the preliminary investigation.
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