DPO kidnapped in Plateau regains freedom

Nwapi Augustus, a divisional police officer (DPO) abducted in Plateau state, has regained his freedom.

Nwapi was abducted on January 11.

The Plateau police command, in a statement on Sunday, said the DPO has been taken to a medical facility before he would be reunited with his family.

“Following the kidnap of SP Nwapi Augustus on January 11, 2023, at about 7:30pm by unidentified gunmen to an unknown destination in Pankshin LGA, the Plateau State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies and hunters in the area, embarked on a rescue mission and eventually unshackled and freed the officer from his captors,” a statement by Alfred Alabo, Plateau police spokesperson, reads.

“The officer has been taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment, and will soon be reunited with his family.

“In view of the ugly incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew Onyeka, assures citizens of the state that the perpetrators will be fished out and arrested to face justice as the command will leave no stone unturned in the fight against kidnapping in the state.”