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Two Days After Abduction, Police Rescue Abia Woman From Forest

Men of Abia State police command have rescued a woman identified as Mrs. Igwe, two days after she was abducted by a gang of four armed men.

This is even as the command has arrested the leader of the kidnap gang, an indigene of Ntighauzor in Obingwa local government area of the state.

The 33-year-old Mrs. Igwe, it was gathered, was kidnapped at a gunpoint near 15c Anyanwu Close, Umuafor village in Obingwa local government area.

A family source, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the incident, disclosing the gunmen kept her in thick forest for two days before she was finally released.

According to the source, the woman was released after the family paid N510,000:00 ransom.

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A police source, who pleaded not to be mentioned, disclosed they were still on manhunt for other fleeing members of the gang.

The gang leader, he said, was arrested in Oyigbo area of Rivers State.

The suspect, who reportedly confessed to the crime, is said to be helping police in their investigation.

According to the source, incriminating items were recovered from the Oyibo hideout of the kidnappers during a raid.

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