Law enforcement agents free 12 abducted individuals from Enugu woodland captivity

Security operatives launched a coordinated operation on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Efeche Forest, Ette, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, resulting in the rescue of 12 kidnapped victims.

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The rescued victims included Patrick Eze, Chidinma Eze, and Paul Peter, a farmer from Ogugu in Kogi State, among others who had been held captive.

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Other rescued individuals were Abutu Comfort from Ogugu, Kogi State, Emmanuel Samson from Ogene Ofada, Kogi State, and Matthew Onoja from Ette, all of whom were freed during the operation.

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Akor Emmanuel, a farmer, Onoja Samuel from Ogene, Kogi State, and Omeke Ozoemena from Iyionu, Aguibeje, were also among those rescued by security operatives.

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Additionally, Peter Friday, 35, from Ogene, Kogi State, Emmanuel Akor, 33, from Ette in Enugu State, and Isiaka Ibrahim, 28, from Ogene, Kogi State, were rescued and taken to a hospital for medical attention.

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Following their rescue, the victims received medical attention and evaluation at a hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment and are in stable condition.

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Security operatives involved in the operation are continuing their efforts to track down the suspected kidnappers who reportedly fled the scene during the rescue mission.

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The successful operation is seen as a significant step in tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, marking a notable achievement for security forces.

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Reacting to the development, the Chairman of Igbo-Eze North LGA, Hon. Michael Uche Ogalla, issued a stern warning to criminal elements, urging them to stay away from the area.

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Ogalla emphasized that the local government, in collaboration with security agencies, would continue to work towards maintaining peace and safety in the area, leaving no room for criminal activities.

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He also called on residents to remain vigilant and support security operatives by providing useful information that could help prevent crime, fostering a collaborative effort to ensure the area's safety.