Police rescue 12 kidnapped passengers

In a coordinated tactical operation, Nigerian security forces have liberated 12 individuals kidnapped by armed gunmen in Ondo State.

The rescue was achieved through a combination of aerial surveillance and 'bush-combing' tactics in the rugged terrain of Akoko South-East.

While the primary group has been secured, police are continuing to track the remaining suspects who fled into the forest.

The incident highlights the persistent threat of highway abductions in the region, even as authorities claim to be intensifying patrols and drone monitoring.