The Abia State Police Command has successfully neutralised six suspected kidnappers and rescued four kidnapped victims unhurt in Osokwa, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state.
The police also recovered two AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 34 rounds of live ammunition from the scene.
A statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by the spokesman of the command, Maureen C Chinaka indicated that the incident occurred On 09/03/2025 at about 09:30 hours
Read Full Statement below;
“On 09/03/2025 at about 09:30 hours, the Abia State Police Command received a report that the above-mentioned victims, who were driving in their Toyota RAV4 along New Umuahia Road, Obingwa, were kidnapped by unknown armed men.
” Leveraging on credible intelligence, on 14/03/2025, Tactical team of the Command using technological means located the kidnappers’ hideout in Osokwa, Osisioma Ngwa LGA, where the victims were held hostage for five days in a three-bedroom bungalow.
“Upon arrival, the operatives came under heavy gunfire from the kidnappers. However, the criminals could not withstand the superior firepower of the Command’s tactical teams as six members of the kidnapping syndicate were neutralized and the four kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. The victims were immediately taken to the Police Hospital, for medical attention to the.
“Additionally, two AK-47 rifles, six
magazines, and 34 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the scene.Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang who escaped with bullet injuries.
“The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa has advised the good people of Abia State to report anyone with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or contact the Command through the following emergency numbers:08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006.”
He has also assured Abians that the command is working assiduously to nip crime and criminality at the bud and for any crime committed, the suspects will be tracked and arrested to face the wrath of the law.
