The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued Emmanuel Omanji, the traditional ruler of Dari, who was abducted from his palace in Kokona Local Government Area on May 28.
Police spokesperson SP Ramhan Nansel confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday in Lafia. He said the monarch, known as the Sangarin Dari, was found unharmed around 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2.
The rescue operation comes after days of coordinated efforts by security operatives to track the abductors and secure the ruler’s release.
“The rescue operation took place in the Panwasa Mountains, Mada Station, following sustained pressure from the command’s Search and Rescue Team,” he added.
The police spokesperson said that Omanji was taken to the hospital for medical attention immediately after the rescue and has since been reunited with his family.
“Efforts are ongoing by our operatives to apprehend the fleeing suspects involved in the abduction,” Nansel added.
The Command’s spokesperson, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, appreciated members of the public for their invaluable support and timely information, which greatly assisted in the rescue operation.
Jauro-Mohammed also commended the efforts and collaboration of other security agencies and local vigilante groups, whose support, he said, was instrumental to the success of this mission.
