By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Adeolu Olukayofe Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of the FID – Intelligence Response Team (IRT) tactical team to prioritise the safe rescue of Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the Afenifere Youth Leader, who was kidnapped while en route to Abuja, the Nation’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, “The NPF is fully committed to the safe return of Prince Ojajuni and is deploying all necessary resources and expertise to achieve this objective.”
The statement, however, urged members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging in social media speculation or sharing unverified information regarding the ongoing rescue efforts.
According to it, “such activities can inadvertently jeopardise the operation and potentially endanger the safety of the victim.”
It assured that the Nigeria Police Force would continue to actively pursue and dismantle all criminal elements operating within our communities with the ultimate goal of establishing peace and safety.
This came just as the statement added that, in line with the ongoing efforts of the Force to combat crime, particularly organised crime, it has made significant breakthroughs, including the recovery of illegal firearms, the arrest of suspects, and the rescue of kidnapping victims. These successes underscore the commitment of the police force to ensuring the safety and security of the good citizens of our dear country.
According to it, “operatives of the Nigeria Police Force across the country have geared up efforts in combating various sorts of organised crime, including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and the like.
“In Taraba State, Police Operatives acting on credible intelligence, successfully stormed a criminal hideout in the Wamunchi dry season rice farms on 26th February 2025.
“The operation resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, seven rounds of live ammunition, the arrest of twenty (20) male suspects, and the recovery of one motorcycle, three Dane guns, and a bow and arrow.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation, and the suspects are currently being profiled.
It stated that, in Oyo State, following a report of a kidnapping incident at Agede Village, Moniya, Ibadan on February 25, 2025, a coordinated response by the tactical teams of the Oyo State Police Command and local security outfits resulted in the safe rescue of three abductees: Olori Hakimat Sadia, female, 50 years old, Olori Rakyat, female, 45 years old, and Monsuru Ganiyu, male, 20 years old, who were all abducted from the palace of Baale Tajudeen Inaolaji on February 24, 2025, by ten armed men, and the arrest of one of the abductors.
The IGP commended the bravery and swift action of these gallant officers who have demonstrated their commitment as police officers to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.