Police Free Kidnapped Victim In Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command rescued a kidnapping victim on Wednesday at Umuege Village, Amawbia, in Awka South Local Government Area. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson, the rescue was the result of a hot chase and strategic positioning of officers from the Central Police Station, Awka. The operatives engaged the kidnappers after receiving a tip-off about the abduction, which occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
He said, “The Anambra State Police Command today, April 23, confirmed the rescue and safe return of a kidnapped victim at Umuege Village, Amawbia, Awka, and has debriefed the victim for necessary action.
“This followed a hot chase and strategic positioning by police operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Awka, after receiving information about the abduction of the victim at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
“This forced the criminals, who were operating in an unmarked Sienna vehicle, to abandon the victim at Umunya along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway and flee the scene.”
SP Tochukwu Ikenga further stated that the Commissioner of Police has ordered a thorough investigation into the kidnapping incident. He assured that additional updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
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