Three suspected kidnappers have met their waterloo in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, following an operation led by the Council chairman, Joseph Omuya alongside gallant hunters.

In compliance with the state government’s order to local government Councils in the state to curb insecurity, and safeguard the lives and property of the people and travelers, the Chairman of Adavi Local Government Council, Hon. Joseph Omuya Salami led hunters to kidnappers hideout from where they have been terrorizing Osara, Aku, Irepeni, Irapana, along the Okene-Lokoja highway.

The Council Chairman was reported to have spent hours in the bush with the hunters before they could apprehend some of the kidnappers.

Three of the gang members were arrested, while some escaped with bullets wounds during the confrontation.

According to sources, the operation commenced at about 8 pm at Aku Farm Centre community in Adavi LGA when the suspected Fulani herdsmen came to the highway to carry out their usual activities when they were intercepted by the local hunters.

The suspected kidnappers apprehended include Abubakar Sadiq, Abdullahi Muhammed, and Muhammed Kabir, all Fulani herdsmen from Nasarawa State.

One of them has disclosed their mode of operation, the nature of sophisticated weapons they use, and the names of other gang members.

The Council boss has handed them over to the appropriate authority for further investigation.

Hon. Joseph Omuya while commending the local hunters for their relentless efforts and determination in discharging their duties, urged every resident particularly those residing in the farm centers to be security conscious and provide useful information to the appropriate quarters if they notice any suspicious movements or see strange faces which they may not be familiar with