Abduction of Deputy Superintendent of Corrections and 15 Others: Niger State in Turmoil
As reported by Naijawebinfo, a shocking case of abduction has shaken Niger State, as Deputy Superintendent of Corrections, Innocent Ogbu, along with 15 others, have been kidnapped by unknown assailants. The incident occurred on November 23, 2024, on the Lokoja-Enugu road, when Ogbu, the unit commander of the Armed Squad at the Medium-Security Custodial Centre in Minna, was traveling to Enugu for a professional development course.
According to Rabiu Mohammed Shuaibu, the public relations officer for the command, Ogbu and the 15 other passengers were traveling in an 18-seater commercial vehicle when they were attacked. The incident has been reported to the police and the Department of State Services (DSS).
The Controller of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service, Niger State Command, has called for prayers for the safe release of the officer.
Meanwhile, a dramatic kidnapping attempt was thwarted, and 14 individuals were rescued on Sunday evening by police operatives. The incident occurred in Dan’arau village, along the Magama-Jibia Road in the Jibia local government area of Katsina State.
As reported by ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the police public relations officer, armed bandits opened fire on two commercial vehicles, trying to abduct the passengers. However, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia LGA quickly responded to the distress call, leading a team of operatives to the scene. The police engaged the bandits in a fierce exchange of gunfire, successfully preventing the kidnapping and rescuing 14 individuals.
Regrettably, two of the rescued victims suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to a hospital for medical care. Sadly, one of them did not survive despite receiving treatment. Authorities are actively pursuing the fleeing bandits, and investigations are ongoing to gather further information.
