{"id":5654,"date":"2026-04-07T08:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=5654"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:36:12","slug":"kaduna-attack-igp-disu-deploys-dig-kidnapped-victims-rescued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/kaduna-attack-igp-disu-deploys-dig-kidnapped-victims-rescued\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaduna attack: IGP Disu deploys DIG, kidnapped victims rescued"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to deploy to Kaduna State in response to the recent attack in Ariko Village near Gurara Dam.<br \/><br \/>Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, made this known on Monday saying, \u201cFive people were killed, and approximately fourteen others were abducted.<br \/><br \/>\u201cOn 5 April 2026, armed bandits attacked ECWA and Catholic Churches in the community, firing indiscriminately.<br \/><br \/>\u201cFive people were killed, and approximately fourteen others were abducted.<br \/><br \/>\u201cIn response, the IGP ordered immediate operational intervention.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe DIG Operations was deployed to assess the situation on site and coordinate security efforts to restore order and secure the release of the abducted victims.<br \/><br \/>\u201cDuring the operation, the team led by DIG Nadada, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS), rescued seven kidnapped victims.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThey were taken to Katari Hospital for medical care and are in stable condition, awaiting reunion with their families.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe IGP affirms that operations continue to secure the release of the remaining victims and apprehend those responsible.<br \/><br \/>\u201cHe urges the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies, and provide credible information to support ongoing efforts.\u201d<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to deploy to Kaduna State in response to the recent attack in Ariko Village near Gurara Dam. 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