Anambra police rescues Nigerian man from South Africa abducted on New Year’s day

Police-led joint security operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Aguata, in the early hours of January 15 rescued a kidnapped victim in Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra state. The victim disclosed that he is a Nigerian citizen and native of ObinaguIsikweachi, 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 told the police that the k!dnappers had demanded a ransom of Forty Million Naira (N40,000,000) 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 post Anambra police rescues Nigerian man from South Africa abducted on New Year’s day appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.