Police authorities in Ebonyi State have rescued a kidnap victim and arrested three suspects operating in the Ezzangbo axis of Ohaukwu Local Government Area.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the Ebonyi Police Command spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu.
Ukandu stated that on November 13, 2025, a kidnapping syndicate terrorising the Ezzangbo axis in Ohaukwu Local Government Area abducted one Obasi ThankGod, tied him up, and left him in a hotel toilet while demanding a ransom of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000).
He added that, through diligent intelligence gathering, operatives of the Command traced the kidnappers’ hideout, successfully rescued the victim, and arrested three suspects, namely: Uchenna Ogbozuru, Ebuka Ejiogu, and Chizoba Idenyi Ogwa.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged in court following the conclusion of an investigation.
In a separate operation, operatives of the Command, while on routine patrol along the Ehamufu-Nkalagu Road, immediately responded to a critical situation after hearing sporadic gunshots and distress screams.
The officers quickly moved to the scene and found one Ali Solomon struggling with three gunmen who were attempting to dispossess him of his motorcycle. The hoodlums opened fire but fled upon seeing the police, leading to a brief gun battle.
Ukandu noted that the police successfully killed one of the three armed robbers and recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with ten rounds of ammunition.
Following the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State, Adaku Uche-Anya, reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents and ensuring that criminal elements have no hiding place within the State.
She also expressed gratitude to the good people of Ebonyi State for their continuous support, particularly through timely and credible information that enables the Command to effectively fulfil its mandate.
