The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued a man who was kidnapped at a supermarket on Tuesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John made the disclosure in a statement in Uyo on Friday.
John said that the man was abducted at a supermarket in Obotim Village, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
“The kidnappers invaded the supermarket, abducted the man and took him to an unknown destination.
She said that the rescue followed sustained intelligence-driven tactical operations across identified locations within the state.
The police spokesperson said that during the operation, the hoodlums fraudulently withdrew N1.9 million from the victim’s account.
According to her, the kidnappers even contacted the family and demanded N30 million ransom.
“Through effective inter-unit synergy, intelligence gathering, and strategic deployment of assets, the victim was rescued unhurt in less than 24 hours after the incident was reported,” she said.
John said that the swift response underscored the command’s zero-tolerance stance against kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state.
“The victim was taken to a medical facility for examination and necessary care, he was confirmed to be in stable condition.
“The command has intensified manhunt to track down the perpetrators of the heinous crime. The Command remains resolute in its duty to fight crime in the state,” she said.
She urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements around their neighbourhood to the police.
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