Police Intensify Search for Abducted Sapele Council Chairman, Assure Safe Rescue

By Chukwunonso Eric, Warri 

The Delta State Police Command has stepped up efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, as Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, carried out an on-the-spot operational assessment in Sapele.

The visit, conducted in response to the abduction, underscores the Command’s resolve to rescue the council boss unharmed and bring those responsible to justice.

During the assessment, the police chief inspected key locations linked to the incident, including Debro Fred Guest House, where the abduction reportedly took place. He also visited Ogorode Waterside, the site where the vehicle allegedly used by the perpetrators was recovered, a development expected to aid ongoing intelligence gathering and forensic investigations.

In a show of solidarity, the Commissioner visited the family of the abducted chairman, offering reassurance to his wife and affirming that all necessary measures are being deployed to ensure his safe return. He also visited medical facilities where victims injured during the attack are currently receiving treatment.

The Police Commissioner emphasized that the Command, working in collaboration with other security agencies, has mobilized adequate operational resources and is actively pursuing credible leads to track down the kidnappers.

He called on residents of Sapele and the wider Delta State community to remain vigilant and support law enforcement efforts by providing timely and useful information, noting that public cooperation is critical to the success of the operation.

The Delta State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring that decisive actions will continue until the victim is safely rescued and the perpetrators are apprehended.