The Imo State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminal hideouts in Owerri West Local Government Area.
The operation, led by the Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, in collaboration with local vigilantes, covered the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala forest axis as part of efforts to dismantle criminal camps and strengthen security across the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, the operatives rescued an injured victim, identified as Chinonaobi Uchegbulam of Ubaha Orodo, from a forest hideout. He was immediately taken to a medical facility, where he is reportedly responding to treatment.
The police said the operation followed the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to intensify intelligence-driven actions against kidnapping and other violent crimes in the South-East.
Commissioner Bosso commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
