{
  "id": 11947513,
  "title": "Police rescue 25yr old woman taken hostage in Delta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/police-rescue-25yr-old-woman-taken-hostage-in-delta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:01:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/04/police-rescue-25yr-old-woman-taken-hostage-in-delta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Delta State of Nigeria, police authorities have successfully rescued a 25-year-old woman who had been allegedly assaulted and taken hostage. The suspect in this incident, a 29-year-old man named Brotugbare Francis Onome, has also been apprehended. The event unfolded on October 3rd, 2026, in the Usieffurun Community, located within the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.\n\nThe Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Delta State Police, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the rescue operation in a statement released in Warri. He revealed that the rescue took place at approximately 0830 hours on the aforementioned date. The DPO of Otu-Jeremi Division had taken action based on intelligence shared by the DPO of Ovwian-Aladja Division, leading to the mobilization of police operatives to the Usieffurun Community.\n\nUpon arrival, the police found the victim, a 25-year-old woman, who had been subjected to assault and subsequently held hostage. The suspect, identified as Brotugbare Francis Onome, was subsequently arrested. In the course of their investigation, police officers discovered several items of contraband at the scene, including a fabricated Beretta pistol, one magazine, and two rounds of live ammunition.\n\nAs the investigation into this incident continues, the Delta State police remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of their citizens, and to apprehending those who seek to violate their rights.",
  "summary": "The Police have rescued a twenty-five year old woman who was allegedly assaulted and taken hostage and arrested a twenty-nine(29) year old suspect, Brotugbare Francis Onome in Usieffurun Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Police also recovered from the premises, one fabricated Beretta pistol, one magazine and two rounds of live […] Police rescue 25yr old woman…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}