The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped Nigerian man during a routine security patrol in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state, marking another breakthrough in ongoing efforts to curb violent crime.
The victim, identified as a South Africa–based businessman and a native of Obinagu–Isikweachi in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, was abducted on January 1, 2026, from his hometown by a gang of armed men.
In a statement released on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the victim was rescued by police-led joint security operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Aguata, during a routine visibility patrol around the Isulo axis in the early hours of Thursday.
According to Ikenga, the kidnappers—six armed men who reportedly wore face masks—had demanded a ransom of ₦40 million from the victim’s wife and relatives.
“The victim revealed that he managed to escape from the kidnappers’ den, which led to his eventual rescue by the joint security operatives,” the statement said.
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Following his rescue, the victim was debriefed by the police and has since been safely reunited with his family, bringing relief to his loved ones after nearly two weeks in captivity.
Ikenga added that security operatives are now acting on actionable intelligence provided by the victim to locate and dismantle the criminal hideout within the area, with a view to arresting those responsible.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to proactive policing and sustained security operations across the state, assuring residents that further developments would be communicated as investigations progress.