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Police rescue 23yr old kidnap victim in Delta

Operatives of the Owa-Oyibu Police Division, in collaboration with Local Volunteer Groups, have successfully rescued a twenty-three-year-old kidnap victim. The victim was abducted in front of his residence on 19th October 2026 in Owa-Alero Community in Delta State. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement in Warri. […] Police rescue 23yr…

Police rescue 23yr old kidnap victim in Delta

On 19th October 2026, a 23-year-old man was abducted from his home in Owa-Alero Community, Delta State. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the abduction in a statement in Warri. According to Edafe, the victim was seized in front of his residence and forced into a nearby bush.

Following a report from the victim's brother, the Owa-Oyibu Police Division collaborated with local volunteer groups to launch an intensive search. On 20th October 2026, the combined efforts of the police and volunteers led to the successful rescue of the 23-year-old victim. Police spokesperson Edafe revealed that the operation to apprehend the abductors is still ongoing.

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