The case of the abortive kidnapping of the traditional ruler of Rumu-Elechi, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, at Nkpolu Orowurokwo, recently shook the tranquility of the community. The events that occurred at around 8 p.m. last Saturday caused great concern not only within the royal family but also throughout the Port Harcourt region.
According to information gathered by the local news agency Fatshimetrie, a group of armed men broke into the home of Chief Ihunwo with the intention of kidnapping him. However, the sovereign was nowhere to be found, so the criminals took his bodyguard and his driver hostage before slipping away to an unknown destination.
The situation provoked an immediate reaction from local police authorities. According to the statement by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, tactical teams were mobilized to rescue the victims. The Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan, ordered a swift intervention to apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice. The special response unit, Octopus Strike Force, has launched a thorough investigation to ensure the safe release of the hostages.
The presence on the ground of Commander Disu for a live assessment of the kidnapping demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement to solving this case. The CSO of Nkpolu Orowurokwo community, Godstime Ihunwo, confirmed that the traditional ruler was unharmed after the incident and was able to immediately alert authorities.
This attempted kidnapping of Chief Ihunwo raises questions about the security of local leaders and the prevalence of crime in the area. Violence and criminal acts must be fought firmly to guarantee the protection and well-being of all citizens.
In conclusion, this unfortunate episode highlights the challenges facing community leaders and the importance of an effective law enforcement response to ensure the safety of all. The ongoing investigations should shed light on this incident and bring to justice those responsible for this attempted kidnapping.