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Man Regains Freedom From Captors, Narrates How Kidnappers Harvest, Sell Victims’ Organs

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4 years ago

March 7, 2022

A man who regained freedom from his captors a fortnight ago in Woji, near Port Harcourt, has raised the alarm over a new gang of kidnappers in Rivers State that specialises in abducting victims and harvesting their internal organs for sale.

The traumatised man, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was kidnapped by a group of armed men around Woji in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state while trying to drop off a friend.

He said he was taken to a forest called Sambisa in Oyigbo on the outskirts of Port Harcourt.

He explained that while in captivity, he listened to a conversation where the kidnappers were trying to negotiate how much they would get for his internal organs.

“I was there with them for about four days. They beat and stabbed me. They got access to my mobile telephone and my account,” the man stated.

The victim said the miscreants took his Automated Teller Machine and emptied his account, adding that he overheard them making calls and haggling over his internal organs.

He stated, “They forced me to insert my ATM card into their Point of Sale machine and collected all the money in my account. After three days, my brother sent N50,000 to my account. They collected it after so much torture.

“I was there when they were calling a fellow and haggling my kidney, my liver, neck and everything.

“It was just one of them who said I’m too young to die. At the end of the day, God intervened in my case.”

The victim warned residents of Port Harcourt and its environs to avoid leaving details of bank transactions on their phones.

He also advised motorists, who drive at night, to wind up their windows to protect them from kidnappers.

He stated, “Part of the advice I will give to people in Port Harcourt is that if you are driving at night and you have an air-conditioned car, ensure you wind up and lock the doors.

“Secondly, everything concerning bank transactions, such as alert messages from banks, make sure that you don’t leave them on your phone.

“That is one of the sources where they can trace your finances and get access to your accounts. My car is still with them as I speak with you.

“I have reported the case to the police kidnapping unit, but till now the police have not given me any information about my car.”

When contacted, the state Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka, said he was not aware of the incident, but said the command would investigate the claims made by the man.

“I am not aware but I will ask my deputy commissioner to brief me. As he claims, if they used his ATM to collect cash, then we can begin our probe from there,” Eboka stated.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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8 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Metro

Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.