The Rivers State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims in Port Harcourt. The victims, who were said to have been abducted by some gunmen, were rescued at Umubele Waterfront in Port Harcourt.
The Command in a statement signed by the PPRO, Ahmad Mohammad also disclosed that Goodluck Worwu, Charles and Atochi Ezizie, who were arrested late last week had been charged to court.
The suspects were slammed with a four count charge of murder, kidnapping among others.
According to the statement, “The Rivers State Police Command wishes to further update members of the public on its activities particularly the continued on onslaught on the suspected criminals’ hidout.
“On 23/11/2015 at about 9:30 am, a tactical unit of the Command stormed Umubele waterfront in Port Harcourt and successfully rescued two kidnapped victims namely David Eke and Callistus Nnamdi. The victims were kidnapped on 13/11/15 along Airport road Port Harcourt.
“Two unidentified suspected kidnappers found guarding the rescued victims were gunned down during exchange of fire that ensued.
“Two locally made pistols, four cartridges and charms were recovered from the deceased kidnappers.
“The Rivers State Police Command wishes to further update members of the public that the suspected armed robbers arrested on Thursday 17/11/15 Ada George Port Harcourt have been charged to court on Monday 23/11/2015.
“The suspects namely Goodluck Worwu, Charles and Atochi Ezizie were arraigned before Magistrate Court 14 Port Harcourt on four count charge of murder, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and conspiracy to commit felony. Hearing of the case has been adjourned till 16/12/2015 as the presiding magistrate ordered for the suspects to be remanded in prison custody.
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