Anambra Police has confirmed the rescue of three victims after a foil kidnap attempt at Neni.
According to a press release by the Anambra State command Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga on 5th May, 2025, "Police Operatives attached to the Neni Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call along Okacha junction, Neni on 3rd May 2025 by 8.45 pm, foiled a kidnap incident, rescued three victims, including a husband and wife and recovered one of the victim's vehicles from the scene."
Meanwhile, the Joint Security Force, comprising the Military, Civil Defence and Vigilantes have complimented the onslaught of operational efforts of the Police aimed at arresting the armed hoodlums and to recover one Black Lexus 350 SUV with Reg. No: ABJ 557 LD reportedly snatched from the second rescued victim and which the hoodlums used to escape from the scene.
The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD has, therefore, urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding, working together with security agencies to maintain peace and security in the State.