Kidnappers operating in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Saturday kidnapped an unidentified man.

The man was said to have been kidnapped at Nwanchi village in Agulu, the community of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi.

The victim was put in the trunk of his car, a Lexus ES350 saloon, but was later rescued by police operatives who were tipped off about the incident.

Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga said: “Police operatives at about 4 pm, today 25/6/2022 rescued an abducted victim and recovered one Lexus 350 Saloon with Reg. Nos. EPE 316 HE and Ford SUV with Reg Nos. GGE 769 FT along Ezinifite road, Aguata LGA.”

He further stated that: “The victim was abducted in the early hours of today at Nwanchi village, Agulu. The abductors forced the victim inside the booth of his Lexus and took off.

“The Police on receipt of the information intensified patrols and restrategized on operational positioning within the area. This made the hoodlums abandon the victim, his vehicle, their operational vehicle and fled.”

Ikenga said following the rescue of the victim, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, police commenced operation with the aim of arresting the fleeing criminals.