Police, EFCC rescue 14 kidnapped victims from Calabar–Oron waterways

By Kingsley Omonobi

The Police in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have successfully secured the release of fourteen (14) victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.

Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid said on Tuesday that the victims were rescued following sustained intelligence-driven operations, robust inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor.

“Acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and conducted targeted operations across identified flashpoints, leading to the safe rescue of all victims without harm.

“The rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and necessary debriefing, after which they will be reunited with their families.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu commended the joint security team for the successful rescue, describing it as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led operations.

“The Nigeria Police Force assures the public that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators involved in the abduction and bring them to justice.”