The Abia State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered N2m ransom.
The rescued victims, Onyedikachi Peter Onyegsi, male, 42, of Isuochi, Abia State, Ifeanyi Nnabuife, male, 44, and Amarachi Nwaebubu, female, 26, of Anambra State, were abducted on July 12, 2025.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Maureen C. Chinaka, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025 said police arrested some kidnappers connected with the abduction.
One red Lexus 350 SUV, three mobile phones and two leg chain shackles were also recovered during the operation.
“Following a report received by the Command on 12/04/2025 regarding a kidnapping incident that occurred at Afojide Market, Isuochi, operatives of the Command’s Intelligence Response Unit (IRU), acting on credible intelligence, in conjunction with other command tactical teams successfully rescued three kidnapped victims namely Ifeanyi Nnabuife (male), Onyedikachi Peter Onyegsi (male), and Amarachi Nwaebubu (female) on 12/07/2025 at about 17:30hrs,” the statement read.
“In the course of the operation, a red Lexus 350 Jeep, two million naira cash (part of the ransom payment), three mobile phones, and two leg chain shackles were recovered. Some kidnappers connected with the heinous crime have been apprehended and currently undergoing interrogation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to making the entire Abia state safe, secure, and free from crime and criminality.”
