October 28, (THEWILL) – The Imo State Police Command on Wednesday foiled a kidnap attempt on the director of Dutch Global Gas Station Limited in Owerri on Wednesday.
The director (name withheld) was intercepted alongside his friend in his G-wagon by five armed men along Akwakuma Road in Owerri North local government area of the State and forced into a Lexus jeep.
Police spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam, in a statement on Thursday, said the command’s tactical team on patrol within the area, “who were alerted by residents in the area, responded fast.”
He said the kidnappers abandoned their victims and fled following the pressure and number of police vehicles on their trail.
The victims have since been reunited with their families while the abandoned G-wagon jeep has been recovered from the scene of the kidnap with three expended bullets.
The State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Hussani while commending the personnel for their gallantry, expressed appreciation to the people for their cooperation and support.
He called for sustained credible information and to report any suspicious person or movements to the nearest police station.
Meanwhile, Hussani has urged the public to call the Command on its emergency security numbers: 08034773600 or 08098880197, in times of distress.
