Richard Ginika Izuora
The Rivers State Police Command has rescued two policemen and a civilian, kidnapped while on their way to work in November 2019 in Andoni Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Nnamdi Omoni.
Omoni said that ASP Godwin Anwuri and Sgt. Gift Ojimini were kidnapped two months ago adding that they were rescued in the early hours of January 9 following intense pressure on their abductors by the command’s Tactical Unit, complemented by support from the locals.
According to him, the policemen have been debriefed and are currently receiving medical attention.
“Meanwhile, the manhunt for their abductors is still on, as we appeal to the public to assist us with credible information that can lead to their arrest,” Omomi said.
He said the state Commissioner of Police Mr Mustapha Dandaura has reassured residents of the state that he was perfectly poised to dealing with all criminal elements in the state and restore sanity ultimately.