Kidnapped Victim Recounts Ordeal, Praises Abia Police For Timely Rescue (Video)

One of the four kidnapped victims rescued by the Abia State Police Command has shared a chilling account of their harrowing experience in captivity and the dramatic rescue operation that brought them to safety.

Narrating his ordeal, the victim revealed that he and his friends were on their way to drop off a companion when they were ambushed by kidnappers along New Umuahia Road, Obingwa. Unknown to them, the assailants had already abducted another victim nearby and seized his car.

“They had already kidnapped my friend in front of his house and taken his car. They drove around for over two hours before forcing us into the vehicle and taking us to an unknown destination,” the victim recalled.

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For five agonizing days—from Sunday to Friday—the captives were held in a small, cramped room, deprived of basic necessities. The kidnappers confiscated their phones and forced some of them to transfer money while also contacting their families to demand ransom.

“There was nothing to eat, nothing at all. They took our phones and reached out to our families for ransom,” he narrated.

However, hope was restored on Friday afternoon when the victims heard gunshots—signaling the arrival of police operatives.

“We had prayed for help, and suddenly, we heard gunfire. The kidnappers started shooting, but by the special grace of God, the Nigerian Police intervened. The officers engaged them in a gun battle and broke into the room where we were kept. That was how we were saved,” the victim recounted with relief.

The victim also disclosed that while in captivity, they heard voices, including those of children, suggesting that the kidnappers may have been operating within a residential area.

This firsthand account underscores the efficiency of the Abia State Police Command’s tactical response in tracking and neutralizing the kidnappers. The command, led by CP Danladi Isa, has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating crime in the state and ensuring the safety of all residents.