Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of five persons earlier abducted by suspected cultists in the state.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said the victims were rescued on Thursday morning.
She identified the victims as Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious and London Sampson.
The PPRO explained that the rescue operation was conducted at Rumudogo 2 Community in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State by the Command’s Tactical Teams, in collaboration with other sister security agencies and with the support of the community.
She noted that the victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical examination.
“Intensive efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing cultists/abductors.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, warns the perpetrators that he will not rest until all those responsible are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“He also urges continued collaboration from sister security agencies, the community, and the general public, while assuring residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear because their safety is our priority”, the statement added.
Police rescue five kidnap victims in Rivers, launch manhunt for abductors
