By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), with support from Neighbourhood Watch and community members, have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Daniel Ndukwe, the police said the operation followed credible intelligence received at about 1:30 a.m. on 18 August, 2026 as the operatives were on crime-prevention patrol along the Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu, concerning the carjacking and abduction of occupants of a Lexus RX350 within Independence Layout.
Acting swiftly, the operatives commenced a hot pursuit of the suspects, which continued to Hillview Road, Independence Layout, Ndukwe added.
On reaching the area, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and their firearms before fleeing the scene.
The three victims were subsequently rescued unharmed, with support from members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group and law-abiding citizens, and taken to safety, he stated.
Recovered from the scene were the said victim’s vehicle, one locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol loaded with five rounds of 9mm live ammunition, one locally made cut-to-size firearm, one live cartridge, a pair of hand gloves, one skimask and one mobile phone, all abandoned by the fleeing suspects.
Ndukwe stated that investigation has been intensified, with a manhunt launched to identify and arrest the fleeing suspects, recover further exhibits and establish their involvement in the crime.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended the operatives, members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group and vigilant citizens for their swift and coordinated response.
*PHOTO CAPTION: CP Giwa (in glasses) with some of his men.
