Kidnapper threatens to kill police commander for rescuing victims

An unidentified leader of a kidnap syndicate has threatened to attack Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State if security operatives in the area continue to insist on the release of passengers abducted by his men.

This came after fifteen passengers, including a pregnant woman, were kidnapped on March 3, 2019 along Ubima/Omerelu area in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The leader of the kidnap group also sent a message threatening to kill the Commander of the IGP Monitoring Unit, Ben Igwe along with members of his family.

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It was gathered that the threat was issued on Wednesday, after Igwe led a team that rescued seven of the kidnap victims, including a naval officer while some members of the kidnap gang were arrested.

Igwe who spoke with journalists on Friday said:

“After the threat, my team rescued seven kidnap victims, including a naval officer, in the bush on Wednesday in Ubima. Why should I be worried when a criminal threatens me? I heard that he sent a message across; my people told me about the threat. He actually asked people to warn me and that he will kill me if I do not desist.”

Sources revealed that some of the victims were still held captive, even after the payment for release had been made by their family members.

By Todimu Ogunade…

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