The Anambra State Police Command yesterday, 23rd April 2025, confirmed the rescue and safe return of a kidnapped victim at Umuege Village, Amawbia, Awka, and has debriefed the victim for necessary action.
This is following a hot chase and strategic positioning of Police Operatives attached to the Central Police Station Awka on the receipt of information about the abduction of the victim by 10:45 pm Tuesday, 22nd April 2025. This made the criminals operating in an unmarked Sienna vehicle abandon the victim in Umunya along the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway and flee the scene.
To this end, the Commissioner of Police has directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Further developments will be communicated accordingly.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka
23rd April 2025