The Hawk Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has rescued four (4) kidnapped victims (three males and one female) in a forest at Agbogazi-Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area, barely one hour after their kidnap.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday
Ndukwe said the hoodlums, upon sighting the Operatives, opened fire on them, but the gallant and tactful Operatives returned fire, neutralizing one of the hoodlums, forcing others to escape with fatal gunshot wounds.
He added that one (1) AK-47 rifle loaded with nineteen (19) rounds of live ammunition was recovered from them, while further manhunt operations to fish out the fleeing suspects are ongoing.
Recall that Police Operatives of the Command, working with other security personnel, similarly rescued travelers alleged to have been kidnapped along Ette Road in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, en-route Abuja, on 13/12/2023.
The Commissioner of Police, *CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, while reiterating the avowed commitment of the Police to deal ruthlessly with unrepentant violent criminals and their activities in Enugu State, commended the gallant efforts of the operatives, charging them to ensure that the fleeing miscreants are fished out, dead or alive.
The CP, therefore, entreats citizens of the State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, supportive, and report individuals sighted with gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station, or call 08032003702, 08075380883, 08086671202, or 08098880172.
