Delta State Faces Surge in Kidnappings as Man Survives Second Kidnap Attempt, Footage Reveals Harrowing Escape [VIDEO]

 

Ogwashi-Uku, a once peaceful town in Delta State, is now making headlines for the wrong reasons. Onlookers are still reeling from the shocking footage shared by activist Harrison Gwamnishu, which shows a terrifying scene unfold at a residential property in the heart of the community. The video captures the exact moment an unidentified man narrowly escaped a kidnap attempt inside his compound, an incident that has once again spotlighted the growing threat of insecurity in the area.

The surveillance footage, released earlier today by Harrison via his social media platforms, shows the victim driving into his compound around 7:40 pm. With headlights still on and the engine running, the man barely had time to react before armed assailants, believed to be kidnappers, stormed in through the open gate. Acting swiftly, the driver abandoned his vehicle and sprinted toward the safety of his home. The armed men, brandishing machetes, gave chase but were unable to breach the front door before fleeing the scene.

Eyewitness accounts and security footage confirm that the attackers came on foot and approached the compound just moments after the car entered. The gate had yet to be secured when the suspects rushed in, indicating that they had been monitoring the victim’s movements. The entire event lasted under two minutes, but the panic and trauma it left behind will linger much longer.

This is not the first time the victim has faced such danger. Harrison revealed that this was the second known attempt on the man's life by suspected kidnappers, the previous one taking place in January of this year. The details surrounding the earlier attempt remain sketchy, but both incidents appear to follow a pattern of planned and deliberate targeting.

Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, known for his tireless advocacy for justice and community safety, has called on state authorities and law enforcement agencies to take urgent action. He emphasized that Ogwashi-Uku has witnessed a disturbing increase in criminal activities, particularly kidnapping and violent attacks. According to Harrison, the latest attack is further proof that residents are no longer safe, even within the confines of their own homes.

Only a week earlier, Harrison had shared the heart-wrenching news of another resident who, after surviving a similar kidnap attempt, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident less than 24 hours later. The man had been shaken but relieved to have escaped the clutches of his assailants, only for fate to cut his life short in a sudden twist.

The two incidents, occurring so closely together, have sparked serious concerns among locals who feel abandoned by the government and unprotected by the police. Many fear that without stronger surveillance and community policing strategies, the region could descend further into lawlessness.

Residents have begun demanding the installation of more CCTV cameras, community patrols, and the establishment of neighborhood watch groups. Traditional leaders, youth groups, and civil society organizations are also being urged to play more active roles in safeguarding lives and property.

Despite repeated calls for action, the state’s response remains muted. No suspects have been arrested in connection with either of the two recent cases. Many believe that the lack of accountability only emboldens criminals to continue their violent operations.

As the haunting CCTV footage continues to circulate, it serves as both a warning and a wake-up call. The faces of the attackers remain unknown, but their intentions were unmistakably clear. If not for the quick instincts of the victim, another family could have been plunged into mourning.

Harrison has reiterated his commitment to documenting and exposing such threats until authorities step up and deliver lasting solutions. He urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious movements, and support one another during these perilous times.

What was once an isolated threat has now become a pattern. Unless decisive actions are taken, Ogwashi-Uku risks becoming a cautionary tale for other vulnerable communities across Delta State.

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