Police free 3-year-old girl who spent one week in kidnappers' bondage
A 3-year-old Nigerian baby girl has regained her freedom after spending six days in the hands of abductors.
The girl was kidnapped from her parents who live in Oyi local government area of Awka, Anambra State.
She was abducted on September 16. Police were unable to free her until September 22.
Police said they engaged in a gun battle with the kidnappers before the girl was freed.
The girl’s freedom was set in motion after the police were tipped off on the whereabouts of the baby’s kidnappers.
“Four male suspects were arrested after sustaining gunshot injuries during the rescue operation,” the police said.
The police said it is investigating the matter further.
