The Anambra Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, has hailed the bravery of an unnamed resident of the State individual who recorded a video of a kidnapping incident by some gunmen in Awka, the state capital.
He gave the commendation in a statement on Saturday, June 28, 2025, by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Three armed men were seen in the 17-second video operating in a stainless colored Highlander without a plate number, as they shot indiscriminately and abducted an unsuspecting victim in the early hours of Friday, June 27, 2025.
Orutugu who hailed the courage of the good-spirited individual who took the video, noted that the video “is aiding the rescue operations and potentially helping to save the kidnapped victim.”
He added: “The CP noted that such courageous act demonstrates the impact of community involvement in supporting Law Enforcement efforts.
“The Command aims to identify the suspects, gather evidence, and potentially apprehend those involved in the criminal activities.”
