The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt after a gun battle which ended in the death of two of the kidnap suspects.
This was made known yesterday in a statement issued by the command’s public relations officer (PPRO) Timfon John, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), and made available to The Frontier.
According to the statement, the victim was kidnapped by six daredevil gunmen but on receiving the reports, the Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, promptly ordered the Command’s Tactical Team to zero in on the criminals and ensure the safe release of the victim whose name was not mentioned.
“On receipt of the report, the Command Tactical teams swiftly responded and went after the kidnappers. In an ensued gun battle, two of the kidnappers were fatally injured. They were taken to a hospital where they were confirmed dead while others escaped with the victim”, said the police image maker.
Below is the full statement:
30thJune, 2024
AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
AKWA IBOM POLICE FOILS KIDNAP ATTACK, RESCUES VICTIM, INTENSIFIES HUNT FOR FLEEING SUSPECTS
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim (name withheld) who was kidnapped by about six armed men. On receipt of the report, the Command Tactical teams swiftly responded and went after the kidnappers. In an ensued gun battle, two of the kidnappers were fatally injured. They were taken to a hospital where they were confirmed dead while others escaped with the victim.
However, at about 2000hrs on the same day following a hot chase of the kidnappers, the abducted victim was abandoned at Afaha Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area where he was rescued by the Police and taken to the Police Clinic for medical attention.
One tricycle, one Mitsubishi Hilux vehicle, mobile phones, expanded cartridges and other items suspected to be charms were recovered.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP Waheed Ayilara has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering Commitment and dedication to making Akwa Ibom uncomfortable for criminals.
The CP thanked the good people of Akwa Ibom State for their support to the Police. He urged them to always report any suspicious acts or movement to the Police and other security agencies.
ASP TIMFON JOHN, Anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND.
