Officers of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled an attempt by a gang of criminals to abduct a foreign national.
The spokesman of the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, said the kidnap attempt occurred at the Ogbunka community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Ikenga disclosed that the victim was rescued after police operatives engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle that lasted several minutes.
He revealed that two officers sustained bullet wounds during the incident, and are now receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
“In the morning of 6/10/2024, police operatives foiled the abduction of a foreigner by suspected armed secessionist members in Ogbunka village,” he said.
“The operatives courageously engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle and rescued the VIP. Unfortunately, during the gun duel, two police officers were injured by gunfire. They are in a stable condition and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.
“Meanwhile, operations are ongoing in the area to apprehend the armed men.”
