A kidnap victim has been rescued by police and a suspect apprehended. The victim, a resident of Rivers identified as Loveth, was taken while seated in front of her shop. This incident occurred on 2 September.
Further details about the rescue operation and the suspect are available from the News Agency of Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported the incident, which involved Loveth being abducted in Port Harcourt.
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