By Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across several states, rescuing eight kidnap victims, arresting seven criminal suspects and recovering stolen property in coordinated operations carried out within the last 24 hours.
In Imo State, police operatives foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued seven abducted victims unharmed and recovered two vehicles belonging to the victims. According to the police, the suspected kidnappers fled into nearby bushes after exchanging gunfire with security operatives.
Similarly, a joint security team in Ondo State thwarted another kidnapping attempt and rescued the intended victim unhurt. Security personnel also recovered spent AK-47 ammunition from the scene.
In Bayelsa State, detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged theft of government property valued at about ₦500 million. Police said efforts were ongoing to recover the remaining stolen items and apprehend other suspected members of the syndicate.
