Hammed Shittu in Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command yesterday announced that a Chinese national, PengChao Zhang, who was recently kidnapped by six armed men, had been rescued and reunited with his family unharmed.
Zhang was recently abducted by six suspected gunmen in, Ilorin, Kwara State’s capital.
Since then, operatives of the state command have swung into action so as to rescue the Chinese national.
The efforts, however, paved way on Tuesday night when the operatives of the state police command rescued the Chinese without any attack and handed him over to his family in Ilorin.
A statement issued by the state police command on the development and signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP. Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, stressed that the operation was a major breakthrough for the command’s fight against kidnapping in the state under the leadership of Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP. Victor Olaiya.
Ejire-Adeyemi noted that “six armed men forcefully abducted the Chinese national who lodged at Cherish Guest House, Eyenkorin, Ilorin on March 10, 2024, sparking concerns and fear within the community.
“Through diligent and coordinated efforts, the command’s tactical team and vigilante executed a series of strategic search and investigation leading to the safe rescue of the victim in the early hours of March 19, 2024.
“The command is pleased to confirm that the victim has since been reunited with his family unharmed.”
“This achievement underscores the unwavering commitment of the Kwara State Police Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors within the state.”
She, however, affirmed that the Kwara State Police Command, “under the undaunted and excellent leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP. Victor Olaiya remains steadfast in pursuing justice and holding accountable those responsible for such criminal act.”
The statement also urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly.
