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Suspected kidnappers who were dividing a ransom and expected another N1.2 million for a woman in their possession were caught off guard when police attacked their hideout in a forested area off Ozuaha Road in Rivers State, killing two of them.

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s Public Relations Officer, stated this in a statement released on Thursday.

According to Iringe-Koko, the agents who assaulted the kidnappers’ lair at 11:30 a.m. freed one abducted victim and collected multiple assault guns.

The statement reads, “The Rivers State Police Command, in its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping and armed robbery in the state, has made a remarkable breakthrough.

“In a daring operation, Operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU) Emohua Annexe, acting on a tip-off, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, (name withheld) ‘F’, of Omademe Community who was abducted on Friday, December 5, 2025, along Ozuaha Road, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.”

According to reports, on December 9, 2025, the victim’s brother requested assistance in obtaining his sister’s release. The abductors had wanted a ransom of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (#1.2 million), threatening to kill the victim if the payment was not not made promptly. The Police Operatives, determined to bring the criminals to justice, quickly mobilized and carried out a meticulously planned operation to rescue the victim.

“At about 11:30 hours, the Police team, led by seasoned Operatives, utilizing intelligence led operations, covertly stormed the kidnapper’s hideout located in a forested area, off Ozuaha Road and met the suspected kidnappers sharing the ransom.

“Upon sighting the Police Operatives, the kidnappers, who were heavily armed, opened fire, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. The Police, displaying exemplary bravery and professionalism, neutralised two of the kidnappers, while others fled into the forest with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.”

According to the police, exhibits recovered at the scene include a pump-action rifle, five live cartridges, two expended cartridges, and a locally produced pistol.

According to the Command, the exhibits are currently in police custody as part of an ongoing investigation.

Iringe-Koko described Rivers Police Commissioner, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, as praising the bravery and dedication of the Operatives involved in the operation for risking their lives to guarantee the victim’s safe rescue.

The Police Commissioner further informed the public that the Command is committed to upholding law and order in the state, inviting anyone with reliable information on the fleeing suspects to come out and help the police.

Adepoju also ordered that the inquiry be accelerated, the fleeing suspects captured, the remaining ransom recovered, and the perpetrators held accountable.

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