Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have rescued a man abducted by suspected kidnappers in the state. The suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted the victim on October 19, 2026 and whisked him into the forest. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the victim was rescued on October, 20, 2026, by operatives of Owa-Oyibu Division of the […]
Operatives from the Delta State Police Command successfully rescued a man who was abducted by suspected kidnappers on October 19, 2026. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into the forest by the suspected kidnappers. The police's spokesperson, Bright Edafe, revealed that the victim was rescued on October 20, 2026, by officers from the Owa-Oyibu Division, working alongside local volunteer groups.
According to Edafe, the police were alerted by the victim's brother who reported the kidnapping, which took place in front of his residence in the Owa-Alero area of the state. Two suspected kidnappers reportedly approached the victim, dragged him into a nearby bush, and abducted him. Edafe stated that following the report, the police, in collaboration with the local vigilantes, launched a thorough search in the surrounding bushes, which ultimately led to the victim's rescue on October 20. Efforts are currently underway to apprehend the fleeing abductors and bring them to justice.
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