Anambra State Police say they have foiled a kidnapping attempt on the Ogbakuba–Ossomala Road. The incident unfolded after armed men opened fire on people traveling along the road. The attackers were attempting to seize victims when police officers intervened. Officers rescued the victims and stopped the abduction from being completed. Police said the armed group used the highway to carry out the attack. The initial account did not provide a total for those rescued or confirm whether anyone was injured.