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As part of efforts to deepen investigation into the attack and kidnap of the Director of Sobaz Oil and Gas, the Abia State Police Command says it has raided criminal hideout, neutralized kidnappers and recovered exhibits.
Recall that the Director of Sobaz Oil and Gas was kidnapped on March 4th, 2025 along Azumiri Road, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State, which led to the death of an ASP Tanko Naptip (CTU Rivers State Command), Anayo Ukwu, and the Managing Director of DozzMan Filling Station, Mr. Chidozie Confidence Chijioke.
In a statement on Friday by the Public Relations Officer PPRO Abia State Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, men of the Abia State Police Command, acting on credible and actionable intelligence, traced the den of the suspected kidnappers to Ikot Ukpon Village, Obot Akara LGA, Akwa Ibom State, in connection with the above incident.
According to the statement, operatives on Thursday successfully raided the criminal hideout at Ikot Ukpon Village, Obot Akara LGA, Akwa Ibom State and arrested Six (6) suspected kidnappers.
The Police spokesperson revealed that items recovered included: Two (2) AK-47 Rifles, Fifty-Seven (57) Live Ammunition, One (1) Locally Made Pistol, Six (6) Magazines, and One (1) big bag filled with materials suspected to be charms and spiritual items.
After the successful operation according to the statement, operatives of the command were ambushed by other members of the gang, who attempted to rescue their partners in crime.
The statement stated that this resulted in a gun battle with the police, informing that in the process, the six (6) arrested suspects, while attempting to escape, sustained gunshot injuries and died on the way to the hospital for medical attention just as other members of the gang fled with bullet wounds while two police officers sustained gunshot injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
According to the statement, “Further combing of the area is ongoing with the intent to arresting other fleeing kidnappers and to rid the area of kidnapping activities.”
Reacting to the feat achieved by his men, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, reaffirmed the commitment of the Command to ensure that there will be no hiding place for criminals in the state.
DSP Chinaka added that the CP assured Abians that every unrepentant criminal will be made to face the wrath of the law, stating that the Command will continue to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.
The Abia Police boss also urged Abians to be security conscious and to support the Police by swiftly reporting anyone with bullet injuries and suspicious persons with criminal tendencies to the nearest police station or call the Command’s emergency hotlines: 08035415405, 08079210003, 08079210004, 08079210005.
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