Police rescue kidnapped woman and kill suspect in Enugu forest
A woman who was kidnapped in Nsukka Local Government Area has been rescued by the Enugu State Police Command. The operation, led by security forces, resulted in the death of one suspect while others escaped with suspected injuries. According to spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, the woman and her children have been reunited with their family. Commissioner Mamman Giwa praised the swift collaboration among the police, Forest Guards, and Neighbourhood Watch.
What happened
- The woman was abducted along Anuka Road in Okpuje by armed men who emerged from a nearby forest.
- Police, Forest Guards, and Neighbourhood Watch members tracked the kidnappers to a forest near the Enugu-Kogi State boundary.
- A gun battle ensued, resulting in the death of one suspect and the escape of others with suspected gunshot wounds.
- The victim, her two children, and a motorcycle were recovered and reunited with their family.
- Commissioner Mamman Giwa commended the security team and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to fighting violent crime.
