By Praise Chinecherem
A South Africa based businessman has been rescued by the police in Anambra state following his abduction in Enugu state.
The victim, a native of Obinagu–Isikweachi, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State was reportedly kidnapped from his hometown on New Year day.
According to Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for Anambra Police Command, the victim who was abducted by a gang of six armed men with masked faces, was rescued by joint security operatives following his escape from the kidnappers’ den.
He added that the victim’s abductors had demanded N40 million ransom from his family before his escape.
He said, “Police-led joint security operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Aguata, in the early hours of 15th January 2026, while on routine visibility patrol around the Isulo axis of Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim.
“The victim disclosed that he is a Nigerian citizen and native of Obinagu–Isikweachi, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, but is currently based in South Africa.
“He was abducted on 1st January 2026, in the evening hours, from his hometown by a gang of six armed men who reportedly covered their faces with masks.
“The victim further revealed that the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Forty Million Naira (₦40,000,000) from his wife and relatives.
“He, however, managed to escape from the kidnappers’ den, leading to his eventual rescue by the joint security operatives.
“Following his rescue, the victim was properly debriefed and has since been reunited with his family.
“Meanwhile, the operatives are actively working with actionable intelligence provided by the victim to identify and dislodge the criminal hideout within the area and arrest those responsible.
“The Anambra State Police Command continues to reiterate its commitment to sustaining proactive policing. Further developments shall be communicated, please.”
