The Delta State Police Command says it has rescued 11 passengers who were kidnapped along the Ozoro/ Ughelli expressway, Delta State.
According to the Police, about five kidnappers, dressed in army camouflage and armed with AK 47 rifles, came out of the bush at IDU roundabout along the expressway and opened fire at one Toyota Sienna conveying the passengers from Ozoro to Ughelli.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the State command, Bright Edafe, said the DPO of Oleh Division, Paul Oboware, acting on information, mobilized and led a combined team of Police patrol teams, vigilante and hunters to the scene.
“They condoned off and combed the surrounding bushes relentlessly, which made the area uncomfortable for the hoodlums.
“Consequently, the suspected kidnappers abandoned the eleven 11 victims and fled. The 11 kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt, and the vehicle was recovered. The effort is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing hoodlums,” he added.
