Police rescue 70-year-old kidnap victim unhurt

Abdullateef Fowewe

Edo State Police Command has rescued a 70-year-old farmer, Pa Jonah Owobu, from kidnappers after a swift operation in Uromi forest.

The incident began on April 20 when Owobu went missing from his farm in Uwalo Oke.

His family received a ₦30 million ransom demand that night.

ASP Eno Ikoedem, Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Saturday stated, “The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift and coordinated search and rescue operation.”

A joint team of police, military, hunters, and security corps found Owubu’s abandoned motorcycle, tracked the hideout, and scared off the suspects, who fled into the bush.

“The victim was successfully rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family,” Ikoedem added.

A manhunt continues for the suspects.

CP Monday Agbonika vowed, “The Command’s unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping and all forms of criminality in the State.”