The Cross River State Police Command successfully rescued a former employee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shortly after her abduction from her residence in Calabar on Saturday. This commendable rescue mission also resulted in the arrest of three suspects involved in the kidnapping.
SP Irene Ugbo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident, and the Commissioner praised the bravery and dedication of the officers who carried out the operation. During the operation, three suspects were apprehended, and two vehicles were recovered.
Ugbo explained that the Command’s Anti-Cultism and Kidnapping Squad (ACKS), under the leadership of SP Chukwuma Ogini, swiftly responded to a distress call regarding the abduction, which occurred at Mathias Oje Avenue in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area.
She also commended the courage of the Njangachang youths in Akampka Local Government Area for their assistance in capturing the suspects, who were armed with ammunition and criminal charms.
Commissioner Gyogon Grimah’s determination to eradicate crime and criminal activities in the state was reaffirmed by Ugbo. She emphasized that Cross River would not be a safe haven for kidnappers or criminals.
Ugbo stated, “We want to make it clear that kidnappers or criminals will no longer find a sanctuary for their activities in the state. This is the directive of the Commissioner as instructed by the Inspector-General of Police. Kidnappers should leave now before it’s too late.”
Items recovered during the operation included an SUV belonging to the victim, an unregistered Toyota Camry found with the suspects, a pump-action shotgun, and various criminal charms, among other items.
