Police Launch Rescue Operation For Abducted Delta Farmer
Kingsley Mordi, 48, was seized near Umu Ubeh on Friday evening, with his captors demanding N40 million.
The Delta State Police Command, alongside the Issele-Azagba vigilante group, has initiated a rescue operation following the abduction of a farmer in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Warri Sentinelunderstands that 48-year-old Kingsley Mordi was on his way home from his farm when he was kidnapped around Umu Ubeh at 7:00pm on Friday, March 21.
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According to sources, the kidnappers made contact with Mordi’s family early on Saturday morning, demanding a ransom of N40 million.
A family member confirmed the incident, saying: “We have reported the abduction to the police, and the Divisional Police Officer in Issele-Azagba is actively involved in efforts to secure his release.”
The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State, Bright Edafe, further confirmed the development.
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