An Army officer who was kidnapped in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, Major Josiah, has been rescued by villagers from a deep forest in Tuomo community.

The Major was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday night by armed youths, who stormed his lodge, ransacked it, and whisked him away to the creeks of Burutu Local Government Area.

Locals said the officer was later found in the forest where the kidnappers abandoned their vehicle.

He was said to have been discovered tied inside a canoe with gunshot wounds on his leg and hand.

The Army officer was reportedly taken to a nearby camp for safety before being conveyed by canoe to the community. Members of the community subsequently alerted the military Joint Task Force, JTF, which moved him to safety.

At the time of filing this report, the military authorities have yet to react to the incident.

Army Major kidnapped by Delta youths rescued, rushed to hospital