From Our Correspondent – Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have promptly rescued a kidnapped woman, neutralized one suspected kidnapper, and launched a manhunt for other fleeing gang members following an intelligence-guided operation at Okpuje in Nsukka Local Government Are
The SUPREME learnt that, the operation followed a swift response to a distress call received at about 10:10 a.m. yesterday July 31, 2026, reporting that armed kidnappers emerged from a nearby forest and abducted a woman along Anuka Road, Okpuje, Nsukka LGA.
Consequent upon the information, the Divisional Police Officer of Okpuje Division immediately mobilized Police Operatives, Forest Guards, and Neighbourhood Watch members, who tracked the suspects into Anuka area forest near the Enugu-Kogi State boundary. During the ensuing gun duel, one suspect was neutralized, while others fled with suspected gunshot injuries. The victim was rescued unhurt, while her two children and motorcycle, left behind by the kidnappers at the scene, were also secured.
The victim and her children have since been reunited with their family, while efforts have been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended the Police Operatives, Forest Guards, and Neighbourhood Watch members for their swift response and collaboration. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against violent crime and urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible, timely information to the Police.
Spokesman the Command SP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the story.
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