Operatives of Delta State Police Command on Tuesday, rescued over eleven kidnapped victims from their abductors in a bush at Idu roundabout along Ozoro/Ughelli expressway.
It was learnt that the kidnappers numbering about five dressed in army camouflage uniform and armed with AK 47 rifles came out of the bush at IDU roundabout along the expressway and opened fire on one Toyota Seinna with Reg. No. SMK 185 FU conveying the passengers from Ozoro to Ughelli on Sunday.
The hoodlums consequently abducted the entire passengers.
Following a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer, Oleh Division, Paul Oboware, acting on information mobilized and led a combined team of Police patrol teams, vigilante and hunters to the scene.
The security operatives combed the surrounding bushes relentlessly which made the area uncomfortable for the suspected Kidnappers who abandoned the eleven victims and fled.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, Bright Edafe said that 11 kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt from the scene, and the vehicle recovered.
He added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing hoodlums.
