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 command, in collaboration with local volunteer groups.

He said the police received a report by the victim’s brother that the victim had been abducted by two suspected kidnappers at Owa-Alero area of the state.

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He said the victim was reportedly kidnaped in front of his residence by the gunmen and dragged into a nearby bush.

Edafe said following the report, the operatives, in collaboration with the local vigilantes, commenced an intensive search of the surrounding bushes, leading to his rescue on October 20.

He said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing abductors and bring them to justice.