Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have foiled a kidnap attempt in Eket and arrested two suspects linked to the crime.
The incident occurred on Saturday at about 9:15 p.m. along Factory Road, Afia Nsit, Eket Local Government Area, according to a statement issued on Monday by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, in Uyo.
John explained that the command acted swiftly after receiving a distress call from a concerned resident about the attempted abduction. The victim, who was rescued unhurt, recounted that he was about to drive into his home when four armed men tried to force their way into his vehicle.
“The commotion and prompt arrival of the joint team caused the assailants to flee the scene. A pursuit was initiated, leading to the arrest of two suspects,” the police spokesperson said.
The suspects were identified as a resident of Oyoku in Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area and another from Udung-Uko Local Government Area.
Further investigation led operatives to an uncompleted building in a nearby bush, where a cache of weapons and other items believed to belong to the gang were discovered.
Recovered items include one AK-47 rifle with 15 rounds of ammunition and three magazines, one assault rifle with 52 rounds of ammunition and three magazines, and one pump-action shotgun with six live cartridges. Other items found were a Redmi 14C phone, charms, a head warmer, and a pair of black rubber sandals.
The police assured residents of continued efforts to combat criminal activities across the state and urged citizens to promptly report suspicious movements in their communities.
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