Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside the Kwara State Forest Guards, local hunters and vigilantes, have killed three suspected bandits and rescued nine abducted victims during an intelligence-led operation in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The operation, which culminated in a fierce gun battle, was carried out in the Obbo Aiyegunle, Ejiu Ora and Osi axis of Ekiti LGA, a border area between Kwara and Ekiti states.
The rescued victims were said to include farmers who were abducted from their farmlands as well as other victims who had earlier been kidnapped in neighbouring Ekiti State.
According to available information, the victims regained their freedom after the suspected kidnappers came under heavy gunfire from the security operatives and were forced to flee, abandoning their captives.
Speaking on Wednesday, Chief Press Secretary to the chairman of Ekiti LGA Prince Dada Sunday, confirmed the operation.
