Enugu Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim

Police operatives serving in the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Command have rescued a male kidnapped victim at the Ozalla/Umueze axis of Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state.

The operatives also recovered the victim’s Lexus 350 car and one locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol loaded with three live ammunition, abandoned by the fleeing kidnapping suspects.

This was disclosed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in a release on Saturday. Ndukwe stated that the incident occurred on 19th October 2025.

According to the release, “The rescue and recoveries followed the operatives’ swift response to a distress call reporting the abduction of the victim within the Awkunanaw area of Enugu. The team pursued the suspects to the mentioned location, where they escaped, abandoning the victim and the recovered exhibits. Investigations and a manhunt for the fleeing suspects are ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bitrus Giwa, commended the operatives for their prompt and professional response. He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain the fight against unrepentant criminals in the state.

The CP urged residents of the state to remain law-abiding and continue to assist the police with credible information.