POLICE RESCUES CHINESE NATIONAL KIDNAPPED IN KWARA
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Mr. PengChao Zhang, a Chinese national, has been rescued in a state forest by Kwara State Police Command after approximately spending ten days in a kidnapper’s den.
Zhang, who goes by Williams Kaka among his business associates, was found and saved by police on Tuesday following a series of searches and investigations in the state’s forest by the Police Tactical squad and Vigilante.
Zhang was allegedly kidnapped at the Cherish Guest House in Eyenkorin, on the outskirts of the capital of Kwara State, by a group of six armed men.
Before the incident, the Chinese national was allegedly staying in the guest house for more than two months and conducting business.
Kwara State Police Command confirmed the rescue of the foreign national in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, on Wednesday.
The statement read, “The Kwara State Police Command is pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in the recent kidnapping incident that occurred in Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.
“On the 10th of March, 2024, six armed men forcefully abducted Mr. PengChao Zhang (also known as Williams Kaka among his business associates), a Chinese national who Lodged at Cherish Guest House Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, sparking concerns and fear within the community.
“Through diligent and coordinated efforts, the Command’s Tactical Teams and vigilante executed a series of strategic searches and investigations that led to the safe rescue of the victim in the early hours of March 19, 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.”
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