Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Forest Guards, Neighbourhood Watch Group, and local vigilantes, have killed a kidnapping suspect and rescued a kidnapped victim during a joint security operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The operation followed a report received in the early hours of Friday, 29 January 2026, that a male victim was abducted by armed men in Ezimo-Uno community of the Local Government Area.
Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, ordered the immediate mobilization of security operatives in the area, who embarked on a coordinated operation to rescue the victim and track down the kidnapping suspects.
According to the police public relations officer Enugu state police command SP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available to Newsmen on Friday, in Enugu, “during the operation in the Agu-Shere and Okpakereke forest areas on the same date, the operatives encountered the kidnappers, who opened fire on them. The operatives responded with mastery and precision, neutralizing one of the suspects, while others fled deeper into the forest bordering Benue State with varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
“The victim was successfully rescued unhurt. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle loaded with twenty (20) rounds of live ammunition, one extra magazine, two (2) daggers, military camouflage uniforms, mobile phones, assorted food items, cooking, and a freshly slaughtered chicken. Manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police has reassured the public of the unwavering commitment of security forces to combating violent crimes across Enugu State.
He urged residents, particularly health and medical service providers, to promptly report to the police or the nearest security formation any person sighted with gunshot injuries. He further encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
