The Rivers State Police Command has rescued Mr. Mathew Zephaniah, who was kidnapped and taken to Agbo-Nchia forest in Eleme Local Government Area of the State.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said acting on credible intelligence, the operatives, drawn from tactical units and Divisions within the Oyigbo Area Command, in collaboration with OSPAC local vigilante groups were mobilized to the suspected kidnappers’ den at Agbo-Nchia Forest.
The kidnappers on sighting the Police Operatives, opened fire on them and there was exchange of fire but due to superior firing power of the Police, the kidnappers abandoned the victim and fled with gunshot wounds.
Mr. Zephaniah’s HP Laptop and Redmi Phone were recovered, along with two Android Phones and a Smart Wrist Watch suspected to belong to the kidnappers.
The spokesperson noted that the victim was rescued unhurt and has been reunited with his family.
Exhibits recovered are in Police custody, while concerted efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.
The Command urged residents to report any individual (s) with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station or other Security agencies promptly.
Source: Awajis Chijindu
