The kidnapped bursar of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, Mrs Lilian Davies, has regained her freedom.

She was kidnapped, last Tuesday, while on transit along the Bori-Yaghe road.

The state police command claimed in a statement made available to the Tribune Online, on Sunday, that Mrs Davies was rescued on Friday during an operation by the law enforcement agency.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ahmad Muhammad, said she was rescued at about 3:30 p.m. by a special tactical outfit set up by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Musa Kimo, to tackle the menace of kidnapping in the state.

He said four suspected kidnappers were killed in a shoot-out during the rescue operation at a bush at Kaani in Khana Local Government Area of the state.

“The rescue team during the operation had a fierce gun duel with the kidnappers resulting to the death of four kidnappers.

“One AK-47 rifle, one locally made pistol, one magazine, 25 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition and five cartridges were recovered at the scene after the operation.

“Criminal elements in the state are advised to relocate from Rivers State as the police are determined more than before to take the onslaughts to their hideouts,” the statement read.

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