The Anambra State Police Command successfully prevented a brazen kidnapping attempt by a gang of heavily armed assailants, believed to be associated with a secessionist faction. The intended target, a foreigner, was rescued and spared from potential harm, thanks to the quick response and gallant efforts of the law enforcement officers.
The foiled kidnapping attempt came to light via an official statement released by the Anambra State Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday.
Ikenga disclosed that the incident took place in the Ogbunka community, located in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday.
He revealed that the police were able to thwart the abduction and rescue the foreigner thanks to a fierce gun battle that lasted several minutes.
He also disclosed that two police officers suffered bullet wounds during the gunfight with the secessionist group and has been transported to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.
In his statement, “In the morning of 6/10/2024, police operatives foiled the abduction of a foreigner by suspected armed secessionist members in Ogbunka village.
“The operatives courageously engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle and rescued the VIP. Unfortunately, during the gun duel, two police officers were injured by gunfire. They are in a stable condition and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.
“Meanwhile, operations are ongoing in the area to apprehend the armed men.”
