The police command in Delta State says it has successfully rescued an abducted woman in Amukpe, Sapele Local Government Area of the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, and made available to reporters in Warri on Friday.
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Mr Edafe, a superintendent of police, stated that the victim was abducted on Wednesday at her residence within the Amukpe neighborhood in Sapele.
He said the police operatives attached to the Sapele Police Division, in collaboration with local vigilantes, rescued the victim on Thursday following a distress report.
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He explained that the woman was attempting to drive into her compound when the hoodlums, who had laid siege at the entrance, abducted her.
Mr Edafe added that the suspects fired several gunshots into the air before taking her into a nearby bush.
“Upon receiving the report, the Sapele Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised patrol and surveillance teams to the scene, where expended AK-47 ammunition shells were recovered.
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The operatives, supported by local vigilantes, then commenced an intensive search of the surrounding bushes.
The search was sustained throughout the night until the following morning.
“Sensing danger on Thursday morning, the abductors abandoned the victim and fled,” Mr Edafe added.
According to him, the victim was rescued unhurt and has since reunited with her family.
He explained that the command has intensified efforts to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
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He added that the Commissioner of Police in Delta, Samuel Erale, commended the operatives and local vigilantes for the feat.
Mr Edafe quoted the commissioner as restating the command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led operations and decisive action against kidnappers, cultists and other criminal elements across the state.
He explained that the police chief also assured Delta residents of the command’s determination to rid the state of criminals and solicited their assistance with timely and credible information.
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