The Ebonyi State Police Command has reported a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime, with the rescue of a kidnap victim and the foiling of an armed robbery attack. According to SP Joshua Ukandu, the command’s spokesman, the incidents occurred on November 12 and 13.
On November 12, police operatives on patrol along the Ehamufu–Nkalagu Road in Ishielu Local Government Area responded to sporadic gunshots and distress screams. They found a man, Ali Solomon, being attacked by three armed robbers who were attempting to steal his motorcycle. The police intervened, and the robbers opened fire before fleeing. The operatives returned fire, neutralizing one of the suspects and recovering an AK-47 rifle with 10 rounds of ammunition.
In a separate incident on November 13, a kidnapping syndicate abducted Thank-God Obasi in the Ezzangbo area of Ohaukwu Local Government Area. The kidnappers tied Obasi up and left him in a hotel toilet, demanding a ransom of 5 million. However, through diligent intelligence gathering, police operatives were able to track down the kidnappers’ hideout, rescue the victim, and arrest three suspects: Uchenna Ogbozuru, Ebuka Ejiogu, and Chizoba Idenyi Ogwa. The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, has reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents and ensuring that criminal elements have no hiding place in the state. These recent successes demonstrate the command’s efforts to tackle crime and maintain law and order in the state. The police will continue to work to prevent and respond to criminal activity, and the public is encouraged to cooperate with the authorities to ensure a safer community.
