The Imo State Police Command has stated that its anti-kidnapping unit, in collaboration with other security operatives in the State have rescued a Traditional Ruler and other kidnapped victims.
The Command noted that the security operatives raided a notorious ESN/IPOB camp in Ezioha Forest in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, where the victims were rescued.
It emphasized that during the operation, several kidnap victims including a 69-year-old traditional ruler of Umuorji Mgbidi Community in Oru West Local Government were rescued.
This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, on Friday.
He said the kidnap kingpin whose group has been terrorizing the State in recent times was also neutralized.
According to Okoye, on arrival at the terrorist camp, the security operatives were engaged in a heavy gun battle. And in the process, the gang leader was naturalized, while others took off with bullet wounds.
The PRO stated that a couple and several other kidnap victims were also rescued.
“Items recovered included different vehicles, one pump action gun, 10 live cartridges and four locally made explosives. Others are one Biafra flag, native bullet proof, amongst others,” he said.
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