By Charles Igbo
A few days after the convoy of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, was attacked along the Imo State stretch of the Owerri-Aba Road on its way to the Imo Airport, kidnappers have again hit.
The incident took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Amala, Ngor-Okpala. They struck, shot and killed the driver of a Toyota Highlander Jeep with registration number, SMK 524BD. They abducted its occupants as well as those of a Lexus RS300, with registration number FSD 334XA.
In a statement, the Police Command confirmed the incident and said it has embarked on a massive manhunt to rescue the passengers.
The statement signed by its spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye said: “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has launched an intensive operation with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to apprehend the hoodlums behind the attack and abduction of motorists at Amala Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala LGA, on 7th December 2025, and possibly rescue the kidnapped victims.
“Preliminary findings indicate that at about 17:50hrs, armed men emerged from a bush path at Amala, shot the driver of a Toyota Highlander Jeep (SMK 514 BD), and abducted the occupants of a Lexus RS300 (FSD 334 XA).
“On receiving the information, officers from Ngor-Okpala Division swiftly mobilised to the scene, secured the area, and evacuated the victim to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
“Consequently, joint security operatives have commenced bush-combing, search-and-rescue, and suspect-tracking within the Amala forest axis and surrounding communities. Investigations have commenced with promising progress made toward apprehending those responsible.
“The Imo State Police Command assures residents that all necessary resources are being deployed to rescue the victim and forestall future occurrences. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and provide any information that may assist the ongoing operation to the nearest police station or via 0803 477 3600.”
There has been no further statement on the incident as to the fate of the abducted – if they have been rescued or not, or if any of the kidnappers.
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