14 kidnapped victims rescued along Calabar-Oron waterways

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rescued 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar-Oron waterways. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Timfon John, stated in a press release on Tuesday in Uyo that the rescued victims were undergoing medical evaluation and treatment, […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rescued 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar-Oron waterways.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Timfon John, stated in a press release on Tuesday in Uyo that the rescued victims were undergoing medical evaluation and treatment, and would be reunited with their families after they were debriefed.
John said they were intensifying efforts to track down, arrest and bring those behind the abduction to justice.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of all fourteen (14) victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
“The operation followed sustained intelligence-driven efforts, robust inter-agency collaboration, and relentless pressure mounted on criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor.
“Acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and launched targeted operations across identified flashpoints, culminating in the safe rescue of all victims without any loss of life.
“The rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and treatment, alongside necessary debriefing, before being reunited with their families,” she stated.