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.
He said, “On 20th October 2026, operatives of Owa-Oyibu Division, in collaboration with local volunteer groups, successfully rescued a 23-year-old man whom two suspected kidnappers abducted on 19th October 2026 at Owa-Alero.
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“Following a report lodged by his brother, operatives commenced an intensive search of the surrounding bushes, leading to his rescue the following day.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing abductors,” he said.
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