Police rescue abducted Chinese man in Ilorin, Kwara State

Police said that the rescued foreigner has since being reunited with his family.

The Kwara State Police Command has rescued a Chinese national, Peng Chao Zhang, who was abducted by six harmed men on March 10.

In a statement released by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi on Wednesday, the Chinese was rescued during the early hours of Tuesday.

It was gathered that Zhang, who is popularly known in the area as “Williams Kaka”, was abducted at a guest house in Eiyenkorin.

“Through diligent and coordinated efforts, the command’s tactical teams and vigilante group executed a series of strategic searches and investigation leading to the safe rescue of the victim Tuesday morning,” Ejire-Adeyemi said.

The PPRO also mentioned that the rescued man has been reunited with his family, adding that Zhang was rescued unharmed.

“This feat underscores the unwavering commitment of the Police Command in the state to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors within the state,” he added.

He also assured the public that the command remains steadfast in pusuing justice and ensuring that criminal elements are kept in check at all times.

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in their areas to security agencies promptly,” he said.