Police Foil Kidnap Attempt on Adani–Nsukka Road, Neutralise Suspect
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, in collaboration with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Ngene‑Ukwu axis of the Adani–Nsukka Road in Enugu State, neutralising one suspect in the process.
The incident occurred at about 6:00 a.m. on January 18, 2026, when operatives attached to the Adani Division engaged armed kidnapping suspects in a gun duel. During the encounter, one of the suspects was neutralised, while an AK‑47 rifle loaded with two rounds of live ammunition was recovered. Other members of the gang reportedly fled into the surrounding forest with varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had emerged from a nearby bush with the intention of abducting occupants of a vehicle plying the route. On sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire, but were repelled by what the police described as superior firepower.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said efforts had been intensified to track down the fleeing suspects and dismantle the criminal network.
“Efforts have been intensified to trace, identify and arrest the fleeing suspects, as well as dismantle the entire criminal network,” Ndukwe said. He urged members of the public, particularly residents and healthcare providers in the area, to promptly report anyone presenting with gunshot wounds or suspicious injuries to the nearest police station or security formation.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the joint operatives, reassuring residents of the command’s commitment to ridding the state of violent criminal elements.
According to Ndukwe, the police and other security agencies remain resolute in ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across Enugu State.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication with Second Class(Upper Division) at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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