BREAKING: Tinubu’s Aide Reveals What Happened During Rescue Operation, Says Eight Suspected Kidnappers Are in DSS Custody

 Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has disclosed fresh details about the recent rescue operation that secured the freedom of kidnapped victims, revealing that eight suspected kidnappers were arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

In a statement on Friday, Onanuga also dismissed claims that the Federal Government negotiated the victims’ release by agreeing to the kidnappers’ demands.

According to him, security operatives arrested eight members of the criminal group during the operation, while several other suspects were neutralised.

He stressed that there was no quid pro quo in the rescue process despite reports that the kidnappers had demanded the release of one of their alleged leaders.

“There was no quid pro quo in the rescue as one of the terrorists, a kingpin, that the kidnappers demanded his release, is being prosecuted for his atrocities,” Onanuga said.

The presidential aide added that the alleged kingpin remains in custody and is facing prosecution, contrary to speculation that he may have been released as part of negotiations to secure the victims’ freedom.

Onanuga further disclosed that security agencies would provide a comprehensive account of the operation in due course.

“The security agencies will give full account soon,” he stated.

The latest update comes amid widespread public interest in how the rescue operation was carried out and whether any concessions were made to the kidnappers.

While full operational details are yet to be released, the Presidency’s statement indicates that the rescue involved coordinated security action that resulted in arrests and the neutralisation of some of the suspected criminals.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the arrested suspects or provided further information about the ongoing investigation.

Shemariah Media will continue to monitor developments and publish the full briefing from security agencies once it is officially released.