Chinedum Elekwachi
Police in Anambra State have rescued three victims, including a husband and wife after foiling kidnap attempt in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Sunday said the Operatives who carried out the rescue following distress call, also recovered one of the victim’s vehicles from the scene.
Ikenga said efforts were on to arrest and recover second vehicle the hoodlums used to escape.
The PPRO urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding, as they work with security agencies to maintain peace and security in the State.
He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Neni Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call along Okacha junction, Neni on 3rd May 2025 by 8.45 pm.
“The Operatives foiled a kidnap incident, rescued three victims, including a husband and wife and recovered one of the victim’s vehicles from the scene.
“Meanwhile, the Joint Security Force, comprising the Military, Civil Defence and Vigilantes have complimented the onslaught of operational efforts of the Police aimed at arresting the armed hoodlums.
“The effort is also to recover one Black Lexus 350 SUV with Reg. No: ABJ 557 LD reportedly snatched from the second rescued victim and which the hoodlums used to escape from the scene.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has, therefore, urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding, working together with security agencies to maintain peace and security in the State.”
