By Ikemefuna Asika
Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have lol rescued a kidnap victim, one Abuchi (Surname withheld) from Orumba South LGA of the State.
Police Operatives while on Anti-Crime Patrol in Obosi Idemili North Council Area at about 7.30p.m. on 9th September, 2023 were stopped by residents and informed about a kidnap incident.
According to a statement by DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, PPRO Anambra State Command, the people showed police the way the kidnappers took with their victim.
Police then trailed the kidnappers to an uncompleted building sorounded by bush in Umuota Village, Obosi where a gunfire exchange with the kidnappers ensued.
One of the hoodlums was shot and arrested while others escaped with bullet wounds. One double barrel pistol, two live and one expended catridge were recovered from the gang.
According to the statement, the arrested suspect gave his name as Nwasu Ikenna from Obosi. He identified those that escaped as Ebuka a.k.a Big; Chinedu Emmanuel and Chukwu Ojoto. He later gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital fot treatment after identifying Ebuka as the leader of their gang.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the team for its gallantry has directed that the suspects at large be declared wanted and hunted down.
He assured the people of Obosi and Anambra State citizens and residents that the Police Command will not relent in its onslaught against crime until it is brought to the barest minimum.
