The Kwara State Police Command has rescued a Chinese national, PengChao Zhang, who was abducted recently by six armed men.
It would be recalled that Mr Zhang was forcefully kidnapped by six gunmen on March 10, 2024, among other business associates at Cherish Guest House Eiyenkorin, on the outskirts of Ilorin, where he lodged.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, disclosed this in a press statement issued in Ilorin on Wednesday.
The release titled ‘Successful Rescue of Kidnapped Victim Pengchao Zhang’ reads in part: “The Kwara State Police Command is pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in the recent Kidnap incident that occurred in Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.”
“On the 10th of March, 2024, six armed men forcefully abducted Mr Peng Chao Zhang (also known as Williams Kaka amongst his business associates), a Chinese national who lodged at Cherish Guest House in Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, sparking concerns and fear within the community.”
The statement added that “through diligent and coordinated efforts, the command’s tactical teams and vigilantes executed a series of strategic search and investigations leading to the safe rescue of the victim in the early hours of 19th March, 2024.
”The command is pleased to confirm that the victim has since been reunited with his family unharmed. This achievement underscores the unwavering commitment of the Kwara State Police Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors within the state.”
The police, however, urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly.
