The Anambra State Police Command has continued to record huge success in their efforts to stem the tide of insecurity in the state.
The recent exploit of the CP Echeng Echeng led command is the rescue of one Kidnap Victim who was nabbed at Nwanchi village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State in the early hours of today.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu said their operatives on receipt of the information gave the kidnappers a hot chase, forcing them to abandon the victim, his car and their operational vehicle along Ezinifite road, Aguata counci area.
“Following an evolved security strategy emplaced by the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng to improve Police Operatives assertiveness and a well-coordinated positioning on response to security incidents in the State, Police Operatives at about 4pm, today 25/6/2022 rescued an abducted victim and recovered one Lexus 350 Salon with Reg. Nos. EPE 316 HE and Ford SUV with Reg Nos. GGE 769 FT along Ezinifite road, Aguata LGA.
“The victim was abducted in the early hours of today at Nwanchi village, Agulu. The abductors, forced the victim inside the booth of his Lexus and took off. The Police on receipt of the information intensified patrols and restrategized on operational positioning within the area. This made the hoodlums to abandon the victim, his vehicle, their Operational vehicle and fled.
“Meanwhile operation is still ongoing aimed at arresting the criminals,” Ikenga said in a terse statement.
The Commissioner of Police assured the residents that “the confidence reposed in the police on protection of lives and properties, maintenance of law and order will never be taken for granted.”
