Four kidnap victims rescued in Delta: Police
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The police command in Delta has rescued four kidnap victims in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to reporters on Wednesday in Warri.
Mr Edafe said the victims were rescued on Tuesday by a combined team of police operatives attached to the Orerokpe division, troops of the Nigerian Army and Orerokpe community vigilantes.
He said the victims, residents of Orerokpe community, were abducted on Monday while on transit en route Eku-Abraka Road by Orerokpe Bridge.
The spokesman said the incident was reported on September 12 at the Orerokpe Division, and the suspects demanded a N10 million ransom.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Orerokpe division, CSP Paul Oboware, in a swift response, led a team of policemen, with support from the troops of the Nigerian Army and members of Oreorokpe community vigilantes.
“The rescue team, using technically generated intelligence, trailed the kidnappers into the adjoining bushes.
“They combed the bushes relentlessly, putting pressure on the kidnappers who, on sighting the team, abandoned the victims and took to their heels.
“Consequently, all the kidnap victims were rescued and taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged,” he said.
Mr Edafe said the victims have since reunited with their families, adding that efforts are in top gear to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
(NAN)
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