Kidnapped Victim Rescued Unhurt While Suspects Flee With Gunshot Wounds In Rivers 

Posted on July 10, 2025
CHUKA UBAH
In a remarkable display of operational prowess, the Rivers State Police Command has successfully rescued one Matthew John Zephaniah, ‘m’ a kidnapped victim, following a coordinated operation by operatives of the Command.

According to the Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, acting on credible intelligence, the operatives, drawn from tactical units and Divisions within the Oyigbo Area Command, in collaboration with OSPAC local vigilante groups were swiftly mobilized to the suspected kidnappers’ den at Agbo-Nchia Forest.

The kidnappers on sighting the Police operatives, opened fire on them and there was exchange of fire but due to superior fire power of the Police, the kidnappers abandoned the victim and fled with gunshot wounds.

The victim’s HP Laptop and Redmi Phone were recovered, along with two Android Phones and a Smart Wrist Watch suspected to belong to the kidnappers.

The victim was rescued unhurt and has been debriefed and reunited with his family.

The exhibits are currently in Police custody, while concerted efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, psc, mnips, has assured residents of the State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the State.

The Command urged residents to report any individual (s) with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station or other Security agencies promptly.

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