- The police recovered an AK-47 rifle, 21 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and a magazine from the suspects
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit neutralised two suspects and rescued four kidnapped victims during an operation in Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area, on Friday.
According to a statement by the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the operation began after a distress call was received around 12:00 pm, reporting the abduction of three women and one man.
“Acting swiftly on intelligence gathered, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit located the criminals’ hideout. Upon arrival, a gunfight ensued between the police operatives and the kidnappers. During the operation, two suspects were neutralised. The four victims—Carolyn Didia (42), Ego Odu (48), Apollonia Ezekwe (40), and Godwin Ezekwe (37)—were successfully freed,” Okoye stated.
The police recovered an AK-47 rifle, 21 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and a magazine from the suspects. However, two of the rescued victims sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation.
The victims were promptly taken to Oforola Health Centre, where they are reported to be stable and recovering well.
Okoye assured residents of the police command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, adding that investigations are ongoing to apprehend any remaining members of the syndicate.
The public has been urged to report suspicious activities to aid the police in enhancing community safety.
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