The Nigerian Navy has rescued a kidnapped victim, Mr Benedict Eze, in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State following sustained security operations by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny. This was revealed in a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information.
Eze was abducted on March 23, 2026, at Aganya Community in Bonny. According to the Navy, he was eventually rescued at Coconut Jetty after being abandoned by his captors around the Opuoma waterside due to intensified operational pressure mounted by security personnel.
The Navy explained that since the incident was first reported, personnel had maintained intelligence-led patrols, deployed technological enablers, and coordinated actions on land and within the creeks to block possible escape routes for the kidnappers.
According to the statement, “the sustained action mounted by security forces during the search efforts eventually paid off with the abandonment of the kidnap victim.”
Following his rescue, Eze was evacuated to the Naval Base medical facility for evaluation and debriefing before he was safely reunited with his family.
Navy Reaffirms Commitment to Waterway Safety
The Navy noted that the successful recovery highlights the effectiveness of coordinated maritime and land-based security operations carried out in collaboration with other security agencies.
The operations, it said, are aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of movement within the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterways and adjoining creeks.
The statement added that the development aligns with the directive of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, to intensify operational efforts against criminal activities within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
“The Nigerian Navy remains resolute in sustaining proactive patrols and intelligence-driven operations to enhance security, protect lives and property, and bring perpetrators of criminal acts to justice,” the statement added.
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