Police rescue kidnap victim and kill two suspects in Rivers shootout
Police in Rivers State announced they rescued a kidnapped woman and killed two suspects during a raid along Ozuaha Road in Obio/Akpor. The operation took place after officers received intelligence that the kidnappers were sharing ransom money. The incident happened as the state continues to face a rise in kidnapping and violent crimes. Grace Iringe-Koko and Commissioner Olugbenga Adepoju praised the bravery of the police team involved in the rescue on December 9, 2025.
What happened
- Police stormed a hideout where kidnappers were sharing ransom collected from a victim’s family on December 9, 2025.
- Two suspects were killed in a gun battle, while others escaped into the forest with gunshot wounds.
- The kidnapped woman, taken on December 5, 2025, was rescued unharmed and part of the ransom was recovered.
- Weapons, including a pump-action rifle and locally made pistol, were seized at the scene.
- Olugbenga Adepoju urged the public to provide information on the fleeing suspects and promised continued efforts to keep Rivers State safe.
