The District Head of Bagaji Odo in Kogi East Senatorial District, HRH David Akpa, who was abducted on Monday, has regained freedom from his abductors.
His release was confirmed in a statement issued by Gift Idoga, Press Secretary to the Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, Hon. Edibo Mark.
According to the statement, the rescue followed combined efforts of the council chairman, security agencies, hunters, and vigilante groups. Chief Akpa was freed early Thursday morning.
“The District Head of Bagaji Odo, Chief David Akpa, in Omala LGA, was abducted by kidnappers on September 1, 2025, and whisked into the bush. Since then, the Executive Chairman of Omala LGA had swung into action, detailing a joint task force made up of hunters, vigilantes, police and the Nigerian Army. They have since been combing the forest, and the Chairman also joined them in the search on two occasions,” the statement read.
It added that the rescued traditional ruler is currently in the residence of the chairman, where he is receiving medical attention.