Five students of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, who were abducted from their satellite campus in Emuoha Local Government Area on Tuesday, have regained their freedom following a successful police operation.
The abduction had triggered panic among students of the institution, leading to a protest during which they demanded immediate relocation to the school’s main campus. In response, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, announced the temporary closure of academic activities at the Emuoha campus and directed students residing there to vacate the premises.
Confirming the rescue on Thursday, the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the five abducted students were rescued unhurt during an operation carried out by police tactical teams in collaboration with other security agencies.
According to the police, the rescue operation took place at Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emuoha Local Government Area with the support of local residents.
Iringe-Koko disclosed that the victims: Prince London (M), Azubuike Kelechukwu (M), Elizabeth Aniete (F), Onyebuchi Precious (M), and London Sampson (M) were abducted by yet-to-be-identified cultists from their isolated residences.
“The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the public that on 04/12/2025 at about 0100hrs, the five abducted victims… have been successfully rescued unhurt,” the statement read.
She added that the rescued students have been taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, while intensive efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing kidnappers.
The police command reassured residents of its commitment to sustaining security across the state.
