The Anambra State Police Command, Southeast Nigeria, has recently made significant strides in combating kidnapping and ensuring the safety of residents in the state.
According to Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu, the command has successfully rescued four kidnap victims, including a Reverend Father, in the past two weeks. Additionally, the command has arrested ten kidnap suspects, recovered ten firearms, and four vehicles from suspected criminals.
This achievement was announced by Orutugu during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Awka, Anambra State.
He credited the success to the collaborative effort of sister agencies, Anambra State Vigilantes, and other security operatives who have been conducting sustained patrols and targeted security operations.
In addition to the rescued victims and arrests, the command recovered ten firearms of assorted brands, 16 expended cartridges, 46 live ammunition, and other incriminating items. Three of the recovered vehicles have been returned to their rightful owners after necessary verifications.
“In the command’s commitment to keeping residents informed about the evolving security situation in the state, the command has in the two weeks under review recorded significant breakthroughs.
“Given the operational support from sister agencies, Anambra State Vigilantes and other security operatives through sustained patrols and targeted security operations, four kidnapped victims including a Catholic Reverend Father were rescued and 10 suspects arrested.
“Also recovered were ten arms of assorted brands, 16 expended cartridges and 46 live ammunition, four vehicles and other incriminating items,” he said.
On a separate note, Orutugu extended his sympathies to the victims of a recent market fire incident at a warehouse located at Ifejirika by Nwangene, Onitsha.
He emphasised the importance of adhering to necessary precautionary measures to prevent such accidents. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the fire, and the fire service agency and good-spirited individuals helped extinguish the flames.
To prevent any further incidents, the police have cordoned off the scene of the fire for investigation and to prevent any potential criminal activities in the area.
Source: Voice of Nigeria
