The Ebonyi State Police Command has prevented a kidnapping attempt at Mile 50 Layout in Abakaliki, the state capital.
Spokesperson for the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident to reporters on Monday, stating that officers also recovered the victim’s vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, during the operation.
According to Ukandu, the command received a distress report around 8:30 p.m. on March 30 regarding a kidnapping incident in the area.
“Operatives were immediately dispatched to track the kidnappers. They pursued an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration number SKA 828 AA, which the suspects used, to Tina Nweze Street,” Ukandu said.
The kidnappers who were under pressure from the pursuing officers, was said to have abandoned their victim, Nneka Onyibe, along with the Toyota Corolla and Onyibe’s Toyota Sienna.
“The police successfully recovered both vehicles, which are now at the command headquarters for identification by their rightful owners,” Ukandu added.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, reassured residents of the command’s dedication to ensuring their safety.
“The Commissioner also urged residents of Ebonyi to contact the command’s control room at 07064515001 in case of any distress situation,” Ukandu advised.
Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Recover Vehicle In Abakaliki is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
