Ebonyi State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim from kidnappers’ hideout without any ransom.
The Police Public Relation Officer, Ebonyi State Command, DCP Odah Loveth Obiajulu disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Police Headquarters, Ebonyi State.
DCP Odah recalled that on the January 30, 2021, at about 7pm, unknown gunmen attacked three (3) brothers Umoke Solomon, Peter and Chikieze together with one Otubo Sunday at Isophumini II Ezzagu in Ishielu LGA of Ebonyi State.
“The victims were driving in a Toyota Rav4 Jeep and a Toyota Camry Car respectively before the gunmen opened fire at them.
“As a result, the victims sustained gun shot injuries and the gunmen abducted Umoke Solomon to unknown destination.
“On the 3rd February, 2021 the kidnappers contacted the victim’s family demanding for Ten million Naira (N10,000,000: 00) ransom.
“The same day intelligence-led investigation which facilitated the unconditional release of the victim led operatives of AK Unit to the kidnappers hideout at a forest near Iyioku River Ezzagu Forest in Ishielu LGA of the State.
“The Police Operatives engaged the kidnappers in gun duel, who opened fire on sighting the Police.
“The victim was rescued while the kidnappers escaped with gunshot injuries.
“The victim has since been treated and reunited with the family,” Odah explained.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Ebonyi State Command CP. Aliyu Garba vowed to do anything within the armpit of the law to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.