The Anambra State Police Command says its operatives have rescued a kidnap victim, one Abuchi (Surname withheld) from Orumba South LGA of the State.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga made the disclosure in a chat with TNC correspondent in Awka, the State Capital.
He said Police operatives while on Anti-Crime Patrol in Obosi in Idemili North Council Area of the state, at about 7.30pm on 9th September, 2023, were stopped by residents and informed about a kidnap incident.
“The public spirited citizens pointed the Police in the direction the kidnappers went after seizing their victim.
“Police then trailed the kidnappers to an uncompleted building sorrounded by bush in Umuota Village, Obosi where a gunfire exchange with the kidnappers ensued.
“One of the hoodlums was shot and arrested while others escaped, some with bullet wounds. One double barrel pistol, two live and one expended catridge were recovered from the gang,” he said.
Ikenga revealed that the arrested suspect gave his name as Nwasu Ikenna from Obosi.
“The suspect also identified those that escaped as Ebuka a.k.a Big; Chinedu Emmanuel and Chukwu Ojoto.
“The hoodlum who identified Ebuka as leader of the gang gave up the ghost on the way to hospital for treatment,” he said.
Ikenga said the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has commended the team for its gallantry and directed that the suspects at large be declared wanted and hunted down.
He also gave the assurances of the CP to people of Obosi and Anambra State as well as residents, that the Police Command will not relent in its onslaught against crime until it is brought to the barest minimum.
