The Nigeria Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested four suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniform and rescued their victims.
Its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, in a statement yesterday in Uyo, said the command received a distress call on May 24 on about a kidnap incident at Utang Street, near Gibbs Street in Uyo metropolis.
“Our anti-robbery squad swung into action and mobilised to the scene where the four suspects were arrested,” she said.
John said the suspects were arrested while attempting to kidnap a man identified as Richie, a friend of their earlier victim.
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She said preliminary investigations confessed that the suspects had earlier carried out similar operations at Ring Road three in Uyo metropolis.
“They had demanded a ransom of N5 million from their earlier victim but he could not pay. This prompted them to attempt to kidnap his friend,” she said.
John said one red Honda Accord car with registration number BJ 615 ABC, a handcuff and dagger were recovered from the suspects.
The spokesperson said the suspects would be charged to court after investigations.
The PPRO said the state Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, had zero tolerance for kidnapping and other criminalities.
“The command is resolved and prepared to rid the state of criminal activities,” he said.
