The two abducted staff of the US Consulate on Tuesday, in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State, have been rescued unhurt early this morning, by the joint security operation.
Confirming the rescue, spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, noted that the two were rescued in the early hours of today, Friday, following an intense operation by the joint security forces in Anambra State. However, he said that operations are still going.
The statement by DSP Ikenga reads, “In the early hours of today, 19/5/2023, the join security forces rescued unhurt the two remaining victims abducted during the attack on a US Embassy Convoy along Atani/Osamala road, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. Operations are still ongoing and further details shall be communicated,” he said.