From Victor Edozie, in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has said it has successfully rescued one Mathew John Zephaniah, a kidnapped victim, following a coordinated operation by operatives of the Command.
The Command’s Public Relation Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday said the operatives, drawn from tactical units and Divisions within the Oyigbo Area Command, acting on credible intelligence and in collaboration with OSPAC local vigilante groups, swiftly mobilized to the suspected kidnappers’ den at Agbo-Nchia Forest.
Koko said 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.
She said the victim’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 victim was rescued unhurt and has been debriefed and reunited with his family.
“The exhibits are currently in Police custody, while concerted efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang”, she said.
Koko stated that the state Commissioner of Police Olugbenga A Adepoju has assured residents of the State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the State.
The statement urges residents to report any individual (s) with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station or other Security agencies promptly.
