ABIA POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS KIDNAPPERS, RESCUES VICTIM. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 ABIA POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS KIDNAPPERS, RESCUES VICTIM

SUSPECTS

1.Chidozie Rainbow Hezekiah, male, 65 years

2.Brave Rainbow, male, 21 years

3.Innocent Otodirichu, male, 21 years

EXHIBITS

1.Two daggers

2.Victim’s phone

RESCUED VICTIM

1.Ifeoma Obinna, female, 18 years

FACTS OF THE CASE

Sequel to a distress call received at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on 04/10/2026, that an unknown caller called Mrs. Obinna and demanded the sum of ₦5,000,000 (Five Million Naira) if they wanted to see their missing daughter.

Leveraging on actionable intelligence, the above suspects were apprehended by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Abia State Command, in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa. The suspect was rescued and exhibits recovered, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other gang members of the syndicate.

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reiterates the Command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other forms of criminality in the state.

He further assures members of the public that the Command will continue to leverage actionable intelligence, community partnerships, and other operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of residents.

Members of the public are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide the Police with useful information by reporting to the nearest police station or contacting the Command through its dedicated hotlines.

Together we keep Abia safe

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Signed

DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka

LLB, ANIPR, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

FOR: Commissioner of Police

Abia State Command

8th October, 2026