The Abia State Police Command says it has rescued four kidnapped victims who were driving in their Toyota RAV4 along New Umuahia Road, Obingwa.
The police spokesperson DSP Maureen Chinaka in a statement on Saturday said, the Command received a report that the victims were kidnapped by unknown armed men.
She added that leveraging on credible intelligence, on 14/03/2025, the Tactical team of the Command located the kidnappers’ hideout in Osokwa, in Osisioma Ngwa LGA, using technological means.
The victims were held hostage for five days in a three-bedroom bungalow.
DSP Maureen further explained that upon arrival, the operatives came under heavy gunfire from the kidnappers.
She noted, however, that 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.
”Items recovered from the kidnappers are two AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 34 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the scene, ” she said.
She also informed that 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 however advised the good people of Abia State to report anyone with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or contact the Command.