Police rescue elderly man from kidnappers in Edo
A 70-year-old man, Pa Jonah Owobu, was rescued by the Edo State Police Command after being abducted in Uwalo Oke, Uromi. The police, led by Commissioner Monday Agbonika, coordinated a swift search and rescue operation. The kidnappers had demanded a ₦30 million ransom, but the victim was found unharmed and reunited with his family. The police continue to search for the fleeing suspects and urge the public to provide timely information.
What happened
- Pa Jonah Owobu was reported missing by his wife after he failed to return from his farm on April 20, 2026.
- On April 21, 2026, at about 07:10hrs, the police received the report and began a rescue operation.
- The kidnappers contacted the family at about 21:30hrs on April 21, 2026, demanding a ₦30 million ransom.
- The rescue team found the victim's abandoned motorcycle and belongings, which led them to the kidnappers' hideout.
- The victim was rescued unhurt, and police operations to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
