The Akwa Ibom State Police command says it has rescued a retired Shell Petroleum Company who was kidnapped on June 17, 2024 by four unknown armed men dressed in Military Camouflage.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday stated that the 63-year-old kidnap victim was rescued unhurt in Ikot Udobong village in Etim Ekpo local government area following intelligence.
She stated “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim who was abducted and held hostage. “Upon sighting the Police, the kidnappers started firing at them. During the ensuing gun duel, one of the Kidnappers sustained serious gun shots injury, while others escaped. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the kidnappers had initially demanded for #50million ransom and was later agreed to #20 million, however, no ransom was paid as at the time of the rescue. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
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