By Olayinka Owolabi
Police in Anambra State have rescued a kidnap victim who had already been charged N10 million as ransom for his freedom.
The state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a press release said the victim was rescued seven hours after he was kidnapped.
Ikenga said the rescue followed a swift and coordinated operation carried out by Joint Operatives from the Anambra State Police Command Tactical Team.
He said the operation was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, 30th September 2025, after which kidnap victim was successfully rescued at Oba/Ojoto axis, seven hours after he was abducted by armed criminals at Umuru Village, Nnobi.
He said: “The criminal elements had earlier demanded a ransom of N10 million from the victim, but the Joint Command Tactical Team, on an intelligence-led operation, were immediately deployed to the location for aggressive and extensive combing.
“Under the pressure of the advancing rescue operation, the kidnappers hastily released the victim and fled into nearby bushes. The victim was rescued unharmed, debriefed, and has since been reunited with his family.
“Meanwhile, the operatives are currently working on some clues for the possible arrest of the fleeing hoodlums.”
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu was quoted by Ikenga as commending the operatives for their swift action and reassuring Anambra residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to fighting crime, protecting lives, and ensuring public safety.
