The Abia State Police Command has announced the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Abia State, revealing that a cash ransom of two million naira and other notable exhibits were recovered from the arrested suspects.
The rescued victims are Onyedikachi Peter Onyegesi from Akpou, Isuochi, Abia State; Ifeanyi Nnabuife from Anambra State; and Amarachi Nwaebubu, also from Anambra State.
In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, it was stated that following a report of a kidnapping incident at Afojide Market, Isuochi, operatives of the command’s Intelligence Response Unit, in collaboration with other tactical teams, successfully rescued the three victims.
The Police spokesperson explained that the rescue operation took place on July 12, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm.
She said: “In the course of the operation, a red Lexus 350 Jeep, two million naira cash (part of the ransom payment), three mobile phones, and two leg chain shackles were recovered.
“Some kidnappers connected with the heinous crime have been apprehended and are currently undergoing interrogation.”
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