Three suspected kidnappers were arrested Friday morning in the Eta-Agbor area of Calabar and their victim rescued by the police.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nkereuwem Akpan, led the operatives of the Anti-Cultism and Kidnapping Squad to rescue the victim identified as, Mrs. Grace Adams.
While parading the suspects, Akpan said the command received a petition about illegal activities of some hoodlums in the area, including the alleged raping of girls by the gangsters.
He said operatives stormed the area at about 4 am and rounded up the suspects.
“The victim was kidnapped last night, March 5 in Calabar metropolis. We never knew she was kidnapped. We only got information that the said building is used by kidnappers.
“When we struck, we found out that a lady had been kidnapped and kept in their custody and we immediately rescued her.
“If we can have the system that is going on in Anambra where any building that harbours kidnapped victims is demolished, I think it will be better because it will discourage people from going into kidnapping in Calabar.
“Just last month, we recovered a stolen vehicle close to the building and we suspected the vehicle to have been used for most of the kidnappings that have gone on,” he said.
Akpan described the arrest as a breakthrough for the command, adding they are on the trail of four other suspects who escaped during the operation.
According to him, the suspects will be immediately charged to court, adding “We are partnering with the communities and that is why we are getting results. Anyone caught in any act of kidnapping or illegality would face the wrath of the law.”
The rescued businesswoman, Adams, said she was kidnapped by her gate at around 7. 45pm on Thursday immediately she came out of her husband’s car at the close of work.
“They took me away from my gate at Joseph Mkpang street in Ikot Ansa area of Calabar Municipality.
“I want to commend the police for this swift response that led to my rescue. I give God glory that I am free now,” she said.
