Police Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Neutralize Two, Recover Firearms & Ammunition.

CHUKA UBAH

The Rivers State Police Command, in its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping and armed robbery in the state, has made a remarkable breakthrough.

In a daring operation, Operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU) Emohua Annex, acting on a tip-off, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, (name withheld) ‘F’, of Omademe Community, who was abducted on Friday, 5th December, 2025, along Ozuaha Road, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

According to reports from the victim’s brother on December 9, 2025, seeking assistance in securing his sister’s release. That the abductors had demanded a ransom of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N1.2m.) threatening to kill the victim if the payment was not made promptly.

According to SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police operatives, determined to bring the perpetrators to justice, swiftly mobilized and executed a carefully planned operation to rescue the victim.

At about 1130hrs, the Police team, led by seasoned Operatives, utilizing intelligence led operations, covertly stormed the kidnapper’s hideout located in a forested area, off Ozuaha Road and met the suspected kidnappers sharing the ransom. Upon sighting the Police Operatives, the kidnappers, who were heavily armed, opened gunfire, leading to a fierce exchange of gun battles. The Police, displaying exemplary bravery and professionalism, neutralized two of the kidnappers, while others fled into the forest with varying degrees of gun shot wounds.

The victim was rescued unhurt, and part of the ransom was recovered.

Other exhibits recovered at the scene include:

* One Pump-Action rifle,

* Five live Cartridges,

* Two expended Cartridges,

* One locally-made Pistol,

All the exhibits are currently in Police custody as part of the ongoing investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, psc, mnips, commended the bravery and dedication of the Operatives involved in the operation, who put their lives on the line to ensure the safe rescue of the victim.

He reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order in the state and urged anyone with credible information about the fleeing suspects to come forward and assist the Police.

The CP further directed that the investigation be expedited, and the fleeing suspects be apprehended, recover the remaining ransom and brought to justice.

He said that the command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the state remains a safe and secure place for all residents and visitors.