Delta LGA Chairman regains freedom after 10 days in captivity

Sapele Local Government Council Chairman, Bright Abeke, has regained his state aft 10 days successful captivity.

The assembly president was kidnapped connected April 10, 2026, erstwhile heavy equipped gunmen stormed a edifice on Owumi roadworthy successful Sapele. The attackers reportedly fired gunshots to disperse radical earlier forcefully taking him to an chartless location.

During the incident, a vigilante subordinate was said to person been shot, heightening fears and prompting an intensified information effect successful the area.

Abeke regained his state connected Monday, bringing alleviation to his family, governmental allies, and residents of Sapele who had been connected borderline since his abduction.

Meanwhile, the Gabriel Sunano Foundation portion celebrating the harmless instrumentality of Abeke, called connected information agencies to intensify efforts to tackle kidnapping and broader insecurity, emphasising the request to forestall akin incidents successful Delta State and crossed the country.

It expressed appreciation to each individuals and institutions progressive successful securing his release.

In a connection pursuing his release, the Foundation commended the coordinated efforts of information agencies, authorities officials, and acrophobic Nigerians whose actions contributed to the success...