The Abia State Police Command, on Saturday, rescued three kidnap victims, while N2m ransom and exhibits were recovered.

According to the police, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen C. Chinaka, in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, said the victims are Ifeanyi Nnabuife (male), Onyedikachi Peter Onyegsi (male), and Amarachi Nwaebubu (female).

According to the statement, “Following a report received by the command on 12/04/2025 regarding a kidnapping incident that occurred at Afojide Market, Isuochi, operatives of the Intelligence Response Unit, acting on credible intelligence, in conjunction with other command tactical teams successfully rescued three kidnapped victims, namely: Ifeanyi Nnabuife (male), Onyedikachi Peter Onyegesi (male), and Amarachi Nwaebubu (female) on 12/07/2025 at about 17:30hrs.

“In the course of the operation, a red Lexus 350 Jeep, N2m cash (part of the ransom payment), three mobile phones, and two leg chain shackles were recovered. Some kidnappers connected with the heinous crime have been apprehended and are currently undergoing interrogation.”

The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, therefore, reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to making the entire state safe, secure, and free from crime and criminality.

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