The Anambra Police Command, in collaboration with the Joint Security Task Force (JTF), has rescued three kidnapped victims along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area.

The command’s public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Saturday in Onitsha.

“The Joint Security Team, in a coordinated operation on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at about 7:20 a.m., successfully rescued three kidnapped victims along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Ozubulu.

“The victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention due to the injuries inflicted on them by their abductors.

“They are currently responding to treatment and will be debriefed by the police once they are stable,” he said.

Mr Ikenga explained that security checkpoints across the state were placed on high alert after the victims’ abduction was reported at Nkwelle-Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area.

“This swift action contributed to their successful rescue,” he added.

According to Mr Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, had directed operatives to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.

He assured the public that security operations would be sustained to deny criminals the opportunity to wreak havoc in the state.

He reassured the residents of Anambra of the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property while maintaining aggressive security operations to keep criminals at bay.

(NAN)