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DSS rescues kidnap victim, neutralize 2, recover arms ammunition in Orlu
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter17 hr. ago

DSS rescues kidnap victim, neutralize 2, recover arms ammunition in Orlu

Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), in partnership with other agencies and local vigilantes, successfully rescued 29-year-old Ibeabuchi Adibenma after he was kidnapped in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State. The incident occurred on August 18, 2026, at Afor-Ogidi Market, where Adibenma was intercepted by armed suspects riding motorcycles. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N15 million but were thwarted by a coordinated operation conducted by security forces, which resulted in the rescue of the victim on August 20. During the operation, two suspected kidnappers were neutralized, and weapons and ammunition were seized. The victim was placed under protective custody and eventually reunited with his family. The operation highlights increased cooperation between security agencies and community-based vigilante groups in combating crime in the region.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter17 hr. ago
DSS rescues kidnap victim, neutralize 2, recover arms ammunition in Orlu

Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), in partnership with other agencies and local vigilantes, successfully rescued 29-year-old Ibeabuchi Adibenma after he was kidnapped in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State. The incident occurred on August 18, 2026, at Afor-Ogidi Market, where Adibenma was intercepted by armed suspects riding motorcycles. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N15 million but were thwarted by a coordinated operation conducted by security forces, which resulted in the rescue of the victim on August 20. During the operation, two suspected kidnappers were neutralized, and weapons and ammunition were seized. The victim was placed under protective custody and eventually reunited with his family. The operation highlights increased cooperation between security agencies and community-based vigilante groups in combating crime in the region.

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