Police Kill 1 Kidnapper, Rescue 4 Victims in Enugu

BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

Police detectives in Enugu have killed one kidnapping suspect and rescued four persons allegedly abducted by the hoodlums.

A statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, made available to newsmen on Tuesday, stated that the victims were rescued in a forest at Agbogazi-Nike

in Enugu East Local Government Area, barely one hour after their abduction.

The statement reads in parts:

“Police Operatives of the State Command serving in Hawk Tactical Squad, today, December 19, 2023, at about 10 a.m., swiftly responded to credible information and rescued four (4) kidnapped victims (three males and one female) in a forest at Agbogazi-Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area, barely one hour after their kidnap.

“The hoodlums, upon sighting the Operatives, opened fire on them, but the gallant and tactful Operatives returned fire, neutralizing one of the hoodlums (photograph withheld for ethical reasons), forcing others to escape with fatal gunshot wounds. One (1) AK-47 rifle loaded with nineteen (19) rounds of live ammunition was recovered from them, while further manhunt operations to fish out the fleeing suspects are ongoing.

“Recall that Police Operatives of the Command, working with other security personnel, similarly rescued travelers alleged to have been kidnapped along Ette Road in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, en-route Abuja, on 13/12/2023.

“The Commissioner of Police, *CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+)*, while reiterating the avowed commitment of the Police to deal ruthlessly with unrepentant violent criminals and their activities in Enugu State, has commended the gallant efforts of the operatives, charging them to ensure that the fleeing miscreants are fished out, dead or alive.

“The CP, therefore, entreats citizens of the State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, supportive, and report individuals sighted with gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station, or call 08032003702, 08075380883, 08086671202, or 08098880172.

Editor

Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.