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Security forces rescue abducted 29-year-old in Imo, kill ‘two kidnappers’

The Department of State Services (DSS) command in Imo says its operatives, in collaboration with other security agencies… The post Security forces rescue abducted 29-year-old in Imo, kill ‘two kidnappers’ appeared first on TheCable .

Security forces rescue abducted 29-year-old in Imo, kill ‘two kidnappers’

In Imo State, Orlu, suspected kidnappers had abducted a 29-year-old man last Tuesday near Afor-Ogidi Market. The victims' vehicle was stopped by armed assailants armed with assault rifles on motorcycles, who seized and took the victim to an undisclosed location, demanding a ₦15 million ransom. The victim's family was contacted, but successful rescue came in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Coordinated by the DSS, local vigilantes, and other security personnel, the kidnappers were neutralized, two weapons and ammunition recovered. The victim was reunited with his family, highlighting the ongoing fight against criminal activities and the disruption of kidnapping networks nationwide.

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