The Kwara State Government has expressed excitement over the rescue of the four Turkish nationals recently abducted in Edu local government of the state.
The government thanked Almighty God for the rescue of the expatriates, saying He had crowned “all our efforts with success.”
The government thanked the security agencies and members of the vigilance groups for their efforts, and the locals for volunteering very useful information that led to the unconditional release of the abductees.
The government said it was a horrible crime against the innocent victims who had their freedom curtailed.
It also viewed the development as an assault on the peace-loving people of Kwara State and assuring that it would not go unpunished.
The state government said it might therefore review and strengthen all relevant laws to ensure that anyone convicted of kidnapping was swiftly and severely punished in accordance with the law, keeping in mind the need to ensure the security of life and property in the state.
It urged the people of the state to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement or strange persons to the nearby security posts.
