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Police Rescue Abducted Victim In Imo - Leadership News Imo State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim, Chinonaobi Uchegbulam, from the forest. The command said it was part of ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. The state commissioner of police, , CP Audu Garba Bosso, led operatives of the command and local vigilantes, on an intelligence-led forest clearance operation across the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala axis of Owerri West local government area. In a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, he said, “The operation was carried out on the directive of the inspector-general of police (IGP), conveyed through the deputy inspector-general of police supervising the South East geopolitical zone, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal hideouts and deny criminal elements safe havens. “During the operation, police operatives rescued an injured kidnapped victim, Chinonaobi Uchegbulam, ‘ m ‘ of Ubaha Orodo, from a forest hideout. “The victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment and responding positively,”  he said. The commissioner of police, CP Audu Garba…

Police rescue kidnap victim in forest raid, intensify crackdown on ... News June 28, 2026 byChris Njoku, Owerri TheImo StatePolice Command has rescued a kidnapped victim during an intelligence-led forest clearance operation in Owerri West Local Government Area, as part of renewed efforts to dismantle criminal camps and restore security across the state. The operation, conducted on Friday, June 27, was led by the Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, in collaboration with local vigilantes. It covered the Nekede, Ihiagwa, and Agbala forest axis, which security agencies have identified as a suspected hideout for criminal elements. According to the Police Command, the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, conveyed through the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-East, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, to strengthen internal security by flushing out criminal gangs and denying them safe havens. During the operation, police operatives rescued an injured kidnap victim, identified as Chinonaobi Uchegbulam of Ubaha Orodo, from one of the forest camps. “The victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility, where he is currently rec…

Police, vigilante operatives rescue kidnapped man from Imo forest Metro Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 29th June, 2026 Share: Imo map Quick Read Imo Commissioner of Police, Mr Audu Bosso, led the operation to rescue Uchegbulam on Saturday, according to s statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye issued on Sunday. By Peter Okolie An injured kidnap victim identified as Chinonaobi Uchegbulam has been rescued from a forest bordering Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State in an operation involving the police and local vigilante operatives. Imo Commissioner of Police, Mr Audu Bosso, led the operation to rescue Uchegbulam on Saturday, according to s statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the state. According to the statement, the action followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police through the Deputy Inspector-General supervising the South East Zone. “The operation aimed to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal hideouts and deny criminals saf…

Police rescue kidnap victim during forest raid in Imo - Punch Newspapers Police rescue kidnap victim during forest raid in Imo June 28, 2026 5:19 pm Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Bosso. By Uche Okere Kindly share this story: The Imo State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim, Chinonaobi Uchegbulam, during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts in forests across Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. The victim, who hails from Ubaha Orodo in Owerri West LGA, was rescued on Saturday from a forest hideout during a coordinated clearance operation carried out across the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala axis. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. According to Okoye, the operation was led by the Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, alongside police operatives and local vigilantes as part of efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. He said, “As part of ongoing efforts to rid Imo State of criminal elements, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, on 27th June, 2026, led operatives of the Command, in collaboration with…

Police rescue kidnap victim in Imo forest operation - Vanguard News June 29, 2026 The police command in Imo has rescued a kidnap victim from a forest bordering the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of the Owerri West Local Government Area. The command’s public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the state. According to him, Commissioner of Police Mr Audu Bosso led the operation on Saturday with local vigilance operatives. He said the action followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police through the Deputy Inspector-General supervising the South East Zone. “The operation aimed to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal hideouts and deny criminals safe havens,” Okoye stated. The spokesman said operatives rescued an injured kidnap victim, Mr Chinonaobi Uchegbulam of Ubaha Orodo, from the forest hideout. He added that the victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility, where he is receiving treatment and responding positively. Okoye conveyed Bosso’s appreciation to the officers involved for their cou…

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Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Launch Operation to Free Others in Oyo March 18, 2026 by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1 Cover Stories Security & Defence Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Launch Operation to Free Others in Oyo The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of one of four victims abducted near the Cocoa Research Institute along the Ijebu-Ode Road, with the victim’s vehicle also successfully recovered. The Command disclosed that the Commissioner of Police has ordered the deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with other tactical teams, to support the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Idi-Ayunre Division. The teams are currently carrying out an intensive bush-combing operation to secure the safe release of the remaining victims. Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the rescued victim is now in safe custody and undergoing debriefing, while efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue others still held by the abductors. In a related development, the Command also confirmed the re-arrest of a suspected kidnapper who had previously escaped from police custody, an incident that had sparked concern and protests within the affected community. …

Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Imo Forest Operation [Vanguard] The police command in Imo has rescued a kidnap victim from a forest bordering the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of the Owerri West Local Government Area.

Police, local vigilantes, hunters rescue abducted 57-year-old woman in Edo Edo State Police Command and members of the State Security Corps (ESSC), including hunters, have rescued a 57-year-old woman abducted by suspected kidnappers in the State. The woman identified as Mrs Vivian George was reportedly abducted on May 16, 2026, at about 9:45 am while on the way to the farm with her son at Ottah community, Igbanke in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the State. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this to newsmen in a statement on Tuesday, in Benin City. DP Read this in the Daily Post app Faster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts. Get the app Ikoedem said the 18-year-old son of the victim identified as Chinedu George who was kidnapped along with the mother reported the incident after escaping from the abductors. She said the rescue followed a swift and aggressive bush combing operation in the community. According to her, upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Division immediately mobilised detectives alongside members of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and local hunters into the forest on a rescue operation. “During the operation, the sec…

Police Rescue Kidnap Victim During Operation In Imo Police Rescue Kidnap Victim During Operation In Imo June 28, 2026 0 Abu Ramadan The Imo State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim during an intelligence-led operation aimed at clearing criminal hideouts in parts of Owerri West Local Government Area. The operation, led by the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Audu Bosso, was carried out with the support of local vigilantes around the Nekede, Ihiagwa, and Agbala forest areas. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye said the operation followed directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as part of efforts to dismantle criminal camps and improve security across the state. During the operation, officers rescued an injured kidnap victim identified as Chinonaobi Uchegbulam from Ubaha Orodo, who was found in a forest hideout. The victim was immediately taken to a medical facility for treatment and is reported to be responding positively. CP Bosso praised the officers involved for their bravery and professionalism, assuring residents that the command would continue intelligence-driven operations against kidnappers and other criminal groups. He urged residents t…