The Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, has confirmed that nine people died during a rescue operation for kidnapped victims in Oyo State.
According to the DSS boss, operatives carried out the mission after tracking the abductors to a location where the victims were being held. The operation was aimed at securing the release of those in captivity.
During the encounter, gunfire was exchanged between security personnel and the suspected kidnappers. The DSS DG stated that nine persons lost their lives in the process.
He added that some victims were successfully rescued and are receiving medical attention. The service also recovered weapons and other items from the scene.
The DSS assured that investigations are ongoing to identify those behind the abductions. The DG urged members of the public to provide timely information to security agencies to help prevent similar incidents.
Nine Persons Killed During DSS-Led Rescue of Kidnap Victims in Oyo
