Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
Joint Security Forces rescued two kidnapped victims and a Catholic Priest on Friday in Orumba South LGA of Anambra state, Southeast Nigeria.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, Ikenga Tochukwu revealed through a statement that three abducted persons, including a catholic priest who was abducted this month and held hostage in the den, were rescued unhurt during the operation.
According to the statement, three suspects were arrested, nine vehicles were snatched at gunpoint as well and three pump action guns were recovered from the scene.
Also recovered were a stolen Camouflage uniform, Biafra Flag, Several Handsets, Flash Drives and SIM cards that will aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
This gang has been responsible for a spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times. The abducted victims were all kidnapped this month.
The raid on the insurgent’s Camp followed months of diligent and painstaking intelligence gathering and investigation which led to the uncovering of the criminal hideout.
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye who ordered and coordinated the operation lauded all the service personnel and vigilante men involved for their professionalism which ensured no life was lost.
The State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has commended the Operatives and pledged to continue to support all services involved in Joint Security Operations across the State.
