Officers of the Ebonyi State Police Command have successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt at Mile 50 Layout in Abakaliki, the state capital.
The state’s police spokesperson, Superintendent (SP) Joshua Ukandu, confirmed this on Monday, March 31.
He noted that the victim, Nneka Onyibe was rescued and his vehicle was also retrieved.
Ukandu said, “On March 30 at about 8:30 pm, the command received a report of a kidnapping incident near Mile 50 Layout in Abakaliki.
“Operatives were immediately dispatched to track the kidnappers.
“They pursued an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration number SKA 828 AA, which was used by the suspects, to Tina Nweze Street in the area.
“Under pressure from the operatives, the kidnappers abandoned the victim, the Toyota Corolla, and a Toyota Sienna belonging to the victim.
“The police successfully recovered both vehicles, which are now at the command headquarters for identification by their rightful owners.”
He further stated that the Commissioner of Police, (CP) Adaku Uche-Anya, reiterated the command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property.
Adding that, “The Commissioner also urged residents of Ebonyi to contact the command’s control room at 07064515001 in case of any distress situation.”
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