By Prince Woke
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully rescued one Mr Mathew John Zephaniah, a kidnapped victim, following a coordinated operation by operatives of the Command.
Spokesperson for the Rivers Police Command,SP Grace Iringe Koko in a statement on July 9,2025 disclosed that the operatives, drawn from tactical units and Divisions within the Oyigbo Area Command, in collaboration with OSPAC local vigilante groups acting on credible intelligence swiftly mobilized to the suspected kidnappers’ den at Agbo-Nchia Forest.
SP Koko explained that the kidnappers on sighting the Police Operatives, opened fire on them and there was exchange of fire but due to superior firing power of the Police, the kidnappers abandoned the victim and fled with gunshot wounds.
The Rivers Police Image Maker stated that the victim’s HP Laptop and Redmi Phone were recovered, along with two Android Phones and a Smart Wrist Watch suspected to belong to the kidnappers.
“The victim was rescued unhurt and has been debriefed and reunited with his family.
“The exhibits are currently in Police custody, while concerted efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang” SP Koko said.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police Rivers State CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, has assured residents of the State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the State.
The Command urged residents to report any individual (s) with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station or other Security agencies promptly.
