Nigeria Police Rescue 20 Corps Members from Kidnappers
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the rescue of 20 prospective corps members who were abducted at Amakohia Ubi Village in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The victims, who were traveling in two buses from Ibadan, Oyo State, to Bende, Abia State, and Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, were kidnapped on October 1, 2026, at Ogbaku in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway.
CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, announced the successful rescue on October 7, 2026, following sustained search-and-rescue operations in collaboration with other security agencies. The rescued individuals have been taken for medical assessment and necessary care.
The police are continuing efforts to apprehend those responsible for the abduction, emphasizing their commitment to bringing all culpable persons to justice and appreciating public cooperation in these efforts.
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