Police, EFCC rescue 14 victims kidnapped along Calabar-Oron waterways
News Police, EFCC rescue 14 victims kidnapped along Calabar-Oron waterways Published on April 28, 2026 By Lovina Anthony googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued 14 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The rescue was carried out in a coordinated joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Tuesday, said the operation was carried out following sustained intelligence-driven efforts and robust inter-agency collaboration. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); She said the rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and treatment, alongside necessary debriefing, before being reunited with their families. “Acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and launched targeted operations across identified flashpoints, culminating in the safe rescue of all victims without any loss of life,” she said. John noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, commended the professionalism, synergy, and operational efficiency demonstrated by personnel of both agencies, adding that efforts were being intensified to bring perpetrators to book. She further said the CP reassured residents, maritime operators, and the general public of enhanced security presence along the waterways calling for continued cooperation through the provision of timely and credible information. Don't Miss Zamfara Govt debunks claims over salary delay You may like Emefiele: Police intelligence exposed $6.23m withdrawal from CBN – EFCC witness tells court Kwara: Five suspects in custody as police crackdown on kidnappers Police probe viral video of bus driver threatening passengers in Lagos Four land in court for beating up neighbour, two police officers Jim Obazee, Okpoziakpo to testify for EFCC in alleged $6. 23m fraud trial of Emefiele Court summons Obazee, police commissioner as witnesses in Emefiele’s $6.23m fraud trial