Fourteen abducted victims have been rescued by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a coordinated operation along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed that the rescue followed sustained intelligence-driven operations, robust inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor.
He noted that acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and carried out targeted operations across identified flashpoints, leading to the safe rescue of all 14 victims without harm.
According to the police, the rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and debriefing, after which they will be reunited with their families.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the joint security team for the successful operation, describing it as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led policing.
The police further assured the public that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all those involved in the abduction and bring them to justice.
