Two Chinese citizens un Zhixin and Wang Quing Hu who were kidnapped in Ebonyi state on Wednesday have finally regained their freedom.

The due according to Loveth Odah, Police spokesman Ebonyi state command were rescued on Sunday by police unhurt.

Addressing journalist in Abakaliki Odah said the abductors were forced to abandon them in a thick forest near the location where they were kidnapped following pressure mounted on the Police who were closing in on their location.

“They were rescued on Saturday by 11 am. The pressure was so much on the kidnappers that they had to abandon them and flee. They were rescued in a thick forest around the area unhurt. They were not physically tortured but they may be psychologically tortured”, Odah said.

She called on foreigners in the state to always partner with the Police and other security agencies so that they can be adequately protected.

“The police in the state has invited the Foreign Nationals to a meeting to sensitise them on the need to liaise with the police to always provide them with adequate security”.

The Chinese were kidnapped while working on a road project in Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi state by masked armed gunmen.