Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, during a routine visibility patrol, have rescued a kidnapped victim around the Isulo axis of Orumba South Local Government Area of the state.

TVC News gathered that the victim, said to be a South Africa-based man and a native of Obinagu–Isikweachi, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, was abducted in the late hours of January 1, 2026.

According to a Friday statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the victim was abducted from his hometown by a gang of six-armed men who reportedly covered their faces with masks.

The statement disclosed that the victim was rescued by the joint security operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base, Aguata, during a routine patrol on Thursday.

The statement read in part, “Police-led joint security operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base, Aguata, in the early hours of January 15, 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 January 1, 2026, in the evening hours, from his hometown by a gang of six armed men who reportedly covered their faces with masks.

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“The victim further revealed that the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of ₦40 million from his wife and relatives.

“He, however, managed to escape from the kidnappers’ den, leading to his eventual rescue by the joint security operatives.”

He said 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,” he added.