Two kidnappers in Enugu have met their waterloo as operatives of Enugu Police Command from the Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided their hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area.
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe said the successful was carried out on October 17, 2024, around 8 p.m “following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence.
Ndukwe said that “Upon the operatives’ arrival, the kidnappers opened fire, prompting a return of fire. In the process, two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with varying degrees of gunshot injuries. A manhunt for the fleeing suspects and others linked to the syndicate is underway.
“A male victim, identified as the personal assistant (PA) to a public figure (names withheld), kidnapped by the gang on September 27, 2024, in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, was rescued unharmed. During the operation, the police recovered one G-3 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and one hundred and twenty-five rounds of live ammunition.”
Speaking further on the incidents leading to the raid and rescue operation, he added that; “Preliminary investigations reveal that this criminal group had demanded a ransom of forty million Naira (N40,000,000.00) for the release of the victim. The group is also found to be responsible for several kidnappings within Enugu metropolis and its environs. Some of their members had previously been arrested and arraigned in court, with firearms and ammunition recovered from them.
“Furthermore, the buildings used for these criminal acts, including the present one, have been destroyed by the Enugu State Government.”
Conclusively, Ndukwe said that he Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), “commended the operatives’ efforts and reiterated the command’s unwavering resolve to eradicate violent crimes in the state.
“He called on the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to support the police in their efforts.”
