Security operatives have rescued the two United States Consulate staff who were kidnapped during an attack on their convoy in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, on Tuesday.
The state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, made the announcement in a press release in Awka on Friday.
The names and identities of the rescued individuals were not given, but they were said to be unharmed.
The joint security forces successfully carried out the operation in the early hours of Friday.
“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.
