The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has foiled a kidnap attempt and apprehended two suspects who attempted to kidnap a man in Eket.
By Isaiah Eka
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has foiled a kidnap attempt and apprehended two suspects who attempted to kidnap a man in Eket.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday.
John said the operatives of the command received a distress call from a concerned citizen on the kidnap along Factory Road, Afia Nsit, Eket Local Government Area of the state on Saturday at about 9:15 p.m.
She said that the rescued victim explained that he was about to drive into his home when four men attempted to force their way into his vehicle.
“The commotion and prompt arrival of the joint team caused the assailants to flee the scene.
“A pursuit was initiated, leading to the arrest of two suspects; a resident of Oyoku, Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA, and a resident of Udung-Uko LGA.
“Following the arrest, operatives conducted a further search in an uncompleted building in a nearby bush, where they recovered a sack bag containing significant cache of weapons and other items,” John said.
She added that items recovered include one AK-47 rifle with 15 rounds of ammunition and three magazines, one assault rifle with 52 rounds of ammunition and three magazines.
Others she said were one pump-action shotgun with six live cartridges, one Redmi 14C phone, a head warmer, charms, and a pair of black rubber sandals.
The police spokesperson said that the command would intensify efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)