Just in: 2 kidnapped US Mission staff rescued by Police in Anambra

Security officers have rescued two members of the US Consulate in Nigeria who were kidnapped on Tuesday following an attack on their vehicle in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State.

DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, made the announcement to journalists in Awka on Friday.

The identities of the rescued victims have not yet been revealed.

But, Ikenga said they were rescued unhurt by the joint security forces in the early hours of Friday.

He stated, “In the early hours of Friday, May 19, 2023, the joint security forces rescued unhurt the two remaining victims abducted during the attack on a US convoy attack along Atani/Osamela road in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“Operations are still ongoing and further details shall be communicated, please,” Ikenga added.