A young man reportedly escaped an attempted kidnapping after suspected kidnappers allegedly chased him along Okigwe Road before his vehicle crashed into a road demarcation near Imo Girls College.
The incident reportedly occurred last night when the victim, who was driving a Lexus RX 350, was allegedly pursued by the suspected kidnappers.
According to his account, the suspects attempted to double-cross his vehicle during the chase. However, he managed to overtake them before eventually crashing into a road demarcation near Imo Girls College.
Following the crash, the young man reportedly abandoned his vehicle and ran to safety before raising an alarm, which attracted attention and forced the suspected kidnappers to flee the scene.
The victim reportedly survived the terrifying encounter, although further details about his condition and the extent of the damage to his vehicle were not immediately available.
The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of motorists travelling along roads where kidnapping attempts have been reported, with calls for security agencies to intensify patrols and take proactive measures to protect road users.
Residents and motorists have also been urged to remain vigilant, avoid isolated routes where possible, and promptly report suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities.
