Professor Oguejiofor Ujam, a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has been freed by the police after being kidnapped by gunmen.
Details of the Rescue
The Enugu State Police Command conducted a successful operation on October 28, 2024, at 7:10 p.m. along the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road, specifically in the Neke-Uno area. The police foiled another kidnapping attempt, leading to a gunfight with the suspects.
Suspects Flee, Leave Behind Arms
The kidnappers fled with gunshot wounds, abandoning:
- An AK-47 rifle
- Two magazines with 22 rounds of ammunition
- A chain of 39 live rounds
Initial Abduction
Prof. Ujam was initially abducted on October 26, 2024, on the Ugwuogo-Opi Nsukka Road.
Enhanced Security Measures
Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has:
– Deployed additional personnel
– Increased resources to enhance police operations
– Reassured the public of their safety along the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka route
False Kidnapping Report Debunked
The police denied reports of a kidnapping involving a Federal Road Safety Corps officer traveling from Benue State, confirming no such incident occurred in Enugu State.
This daring rescue underscores the Enugu State Police Command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and ensuring public safety.
Vanguard.
