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Tactical units storm a forest stronghold, proving that intelligence-led operations can turn the tide against Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic.

Tactical units have stormed a forest stronghold in Ondo State, proving that intelligence-led operations can turn the tide against Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic. Two victims are free, but the hunt for the warlords continues.
In a daring dawn raid that reads like a script from a suspense thriller, the Ondo State Police Command has successfully rescued two men from a kidnapping syndicate, just hours after they were snatched at gunpoint. The operation, executed with surgical precision, marks a significant victory in the battle for the South West's security.
The drama began at exactly 09:45 hrs on January 24, when the Command's Control Room received a frantic distress call. Four men had been ambushed and abducted by heavily armed gunmen, vanishing into the dense forests that have become the playground for criminal gangs. Unlike previous incidents where delays proved fatal, the police response was immediate.
Mr. Jimoh, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), mobilized a crack team of tactical officers. "We did not wait for negotiations," a police source revealed. "We took the fight to them."
Tracing the kidnappers to their jungle hideout, the police engaged the gang in a fierce gun battle. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the state forces, the kidnappers were forced to abandon their prize and flee deeper into the bush. Two of the four victims were secured unharmed—a miracle in a country where such abductions often end in tragedy or bankrupting ransom payments.
While this rescue is a morale booster, it highlights the persistent threat of insecurity in Nigeria. Kidnapping has evolved from a crime of opportunity into a multi-billion Naira industry. However, the swift action in Ondo demonstrates that when the police force is responsive and equipped, the reign of terror can be broken. For the families of the rescued men, the nightmare is over; for the kidnappers, the hunter has become the hunted.
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