By Ola Kay
In a remarkable display of operational prowess, the Rivers State Police Command says it has successfully rescued one Mathew John Zephaniah, (male), a kidnapped victim, following a coordinated operation by operatives of the Command.
A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Rivers State Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, SP, stated that the Command, 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.
According to the release, the kidnappers on sighting the Police Operatives, opened fire on them, resulting in prompt exchange of fire, but due to superior firing power of the Police, the kidnappers abandoned the victim and fled with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered from the victim include one HP Laptop and a Redmi Phone, along with two Android Phones and a smart wrist watch suspected to belong to the kidnappers.
The Command stated the victim was rescued unhurt and had since been debriefed and reunited with his family.
However, exhibits recovered, according to the release 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, therefore assured residents of the state of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property.
The Command called on residents to report any individuals with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station or other Security agencies promptly.
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