Three individuals were abducted during a ritual at Enugu River
Three young men have been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be herders in Ajalli River, Ezeagu Local Government of Enugu State.
The men, who hail from Akama Oghe community, were said to have gone to the river to perform sacrifice when the gunmen swooped on them.
One of the victims, however, escaped from captivity on Sunday morning, while the rest were rescued late Sunday night.
A community leader, who confirmed the development to our correspondent in Enugu, said it was because of the escape that the rest were rescued.
Operatives of Enugu State Police Command serving in Hawk Tactical Squad have rescued travellers who were kidnapped along Ette Road in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, en-route Abuja.
Spokesman for the command Daniel Ndukwe said the hoodlums, upon sighting the operatives, opened fire on them, but the gallant and tactful operatives returned fire, neutralising one of the hoodlums, forcing others to escape with gunshot injuries.
