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The Police Command in Enugu State has
rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised a kidnapper, recovered firearms, ammunition and an operational vehicle of the kidnap gang.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Sunday in Enugu.
Ndukwe noted that operatives of the Command, attached to the CP’s Monitoring Unit and the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, successfully rescued a male kidnapping victim and neutralised one of the kidnappers in the early hours of May 3, 2025.
He said that the successful operation also led to the recovery of a locally-made double-barrelled pistol loaded with two live cartridges from the neutralised suspect and a green-coloured Nissan Almeria car used by the kidnappers.
According to him, the suspects, operating in the Nissan vehicle, have abducted the victim in his Mercedes Jeep after firing sporadically within the Government Residential Area (GRA) of Enugu at approximately 9pm on April 2, 2025.
He said, “They subsequently transported him to an unknown location.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa, on receipt of information on the incident, immediately mobilised operational and intelligence assets, directing personnel to ensure the victim’s safe rescue and the apprehension of the perpetrators.
“Through coordinated efforts, the police operatives trailed the gang to their hideout in a valley within the Ngwo area. A gunfight ensued, leading to the neutralisation of one of the suspects and the safe rescue of the victim.
“However, the suspects had forcefully transferred the sum of ₦2,250,000 from the victim’s account after initially demanding a ransom of ₦20 million.”
The spokesman said that the commissioner had commended the operatives for the swift and successful operation.
He mandated the operatives to intensify efforts to apprehend the remaining fleeing suspects and recover the victim’s vehicle.
Ndukwe reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of unrepentant criminals, while soliciting citizens’ continued support.
