{
  "id": 3237169,
  "title": "Police rescue three kidnap victims, recover stolen car, firearms in Enugu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-recover-stolen-car-firearms-in-3237169",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:26:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-recover-stolen-car-firearms-in-enugu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Enugu State Police Command announced on Tuesday that its Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit operatives, backed by the Neighbourhood Watch and community members, rescued three victims and recovered a stolen Lexus RX350, firearms, ammunition and other evidence. The operation, sparked by an intelligence report on August 18, 2026, involved a pursuit through the Port Harcourt Expressway, ending at Hillview Road, Independence Layout. There, the suspects abandoned their vehicle and weapons, facilitating the safe rescue of the three victims.\n\nRecovered from the scene were the victims' car, a Beretta-like pistol, a pair of gloves, a mask, and a mobile phone. The police are intensifying investigations to apprehend the suspects, urging the public to provide timely and credible information. Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa praised the swift and coordinated response of the operatives, Neighbourhood Watch and vigilant citizens, vowing to continue intelligence-led, community-supported operations against kidnappings, armed robbery, car theft and other violent crimes.",
  "summary": "The Enugu State Police Command has rescued three kidnap victims and recovered a stolen Lexus RX350, along with two locally-made firearms and ammunition. According to the Punch, the rescue was carried out with the support of the Neighbourhood Watch corps and community members.\n\nThe police received an intelligence report on August 18, 2026, at 1:30 a.m. about a carjacking and abduction on the Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu. The operatives immediately began a hot pursuit of the suspects, which led them to Hillview Road, Independence Layout.\n\nThe suspects abandoned the vehicle and their firearms before fleeing the scene, allowing the police to rescue the three victims. The recovered exhibits include the stolen Lexus, two locally-made firearms, and ammunition.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police rescue three kidnap victims, recover stolen car, firearms in Enugu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-recover-stolen-car-firearms-in",
        "published": "2026-08-25T09:50:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}