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Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old kidnap suspect, Sunday Rufus, and rescued a victim in Port Harcourt after a chase. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-kidnap-victim-arrest-suspect-in-rivers/

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested a 23-year-old suspected kidnapper, Sunday Rufus, in Port Harcourt. The operation took place at the Eliozu–Rumuokoro axis on September 24. According to a statement from the police, several exhibits, including an AK-47 rifle and a tricycle, were recovered from the suspect.

The arrest occurred after a distress call about an abduction was received. The State Police Command spokesperson disclosed the operation's details in a statement issued in Port Harcourt. The command's commissioner, Olugbenga Adepoju, vowed to continue pursuing criminal elements across the state. He urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with the police to prevent violent crimes in the region.

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