Three kidnapped Lebanese workers regain freedom in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command on Tuesday said it has rescued three Lebanese who were abducted at a construction site in Andoni Local Government of Rivers on June 8.

The command’s spokesman, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the rescue in a statement in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

“The three Lebanese nationals abducted on June 8 about 7.40am at a construction site in Andoni have been rescued unhurt.

“The victims were rescued as a result of intense pressure mounted on them by the police and strategic role played by Chairman of Andoni area, Lawrence Paul.

“The victims are: Tony Stephan, 63, Chandy Lahoud and Emile Skaff.”

Omoni however stated that efforts have been intensified to arrest and bring perpetrators of the crime to justice.

He stated that the rescued workers had been debriefed and were currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital.

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