Police Storm Hotel, Rescue Kidnap Victim Found Tied Inside Toilet Recovered Exhibit

The Ebonyi State Police Command says its operatives have rescued a kidnap victim, Thank-God Obasi, who was found tied up inside a toilet in a hotel located in Ezzangbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA).

The Command’s Spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abakaliki and shared with newsmen on Sunday.

Ukandu explained that Obasi was allegedly abducted, bound, and locked up inside a hotel toilet.

He also stated that the command successfully foiled an armed robbery attempt and neutralised one suspect during an operation along the Ehamufu–Nkalagu Road in Ishielu LGA.

According to him, the two incidents occurred on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13.

The statement read in part:
“The command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its fight against criminal elements operating within the state. On Nov. 12, operatives of the command, while on patrol along the Ehamufu–Nkalagu Road, heard sporadic gunshots and distress screams.

“The officers swiftly moved to the location and found one Ali Solomon struggling with three armed robbers who were attempting to dispossess him of his motorcycle.

“Upon sighting the police, the hoodlums opened fire and fled. The operatives returned fire, neutralising one of the suspects and recovering one AK-47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition.

“Similarly, on Nov. 13, a kidnapping syndicate terrorising the Ezzangbo axis in Ohaukwu LGA abducted one Obasi ThankGod, tied him up, and abandoned him inside a hotel toilet while demanding a N5 million ransom.

“Through diligent intelligence gathering, operatives of the command traced the kidnappers’ hideout, successfully rescued the victim, and arrested three suspects: Uchenna Ogbozuru, Ebuka Ejiogu, and Chizoba Idenyi Ogwa.

“The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”

Ukandu added that the State Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya, reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents.

The statement further quoted Uche-Anya as assuring the public that “criminal elements have no hiding place within the state.” (NAN)