Police Save Kidnap Victim in Imo State Forest

The police in Imo State have rescued a kidnap victim from a forest near Nekede, Ihiagwa, and Agbala areas of Owerri West Local Government Area.

The police command's Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, shared this news in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Okoye, who is a deputy superintendent of police, said this operation is part of the efforts to tackle crime and improve security in the state.

He mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, led the operation on Saturday along with local vigilantes.

This action came after a directive from the Inspector-General of Police through the Deputy Inspector-General in charge of the South East Zone.

"The operation aimed to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal hideouts and deny criminals safe havens," Mr Okoye said.

The spokesman reported that the operatives rescued an injured kidnap victim, Chinonaobi Uchegbulam from Ubaha Orodo, from the forest hideout.

He added that the victim was quickly taken to a hospital, where he is getting treatment and improving well.

Mr Okoye expressed the police commissioner’s gratitude to the officers for their courage, commitment, and professionalism during the operation.

He assured that the command will continue to carry out intelligence-led operations and make sure criminals have no place to hide.

"The command is dedicated to making Imo unsafe for kidnappers and other violent criminal groups," he said.

The police spokesman urged residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to security agencies.

He encouraged the public to reach out to the nearest police station or the command’s emergency line.

Mr Okoye called for ongoing support through reliable information to help fight kidnapping and violent crimes.