Security operatives rescue girl allegedly lured via social media, robbed, tied to tree in Delta

Security operatives in Delta State have rescued a young woman who was allegedly deceived by individuals she met online, robbed of her valuables, and abandoned in a forest after being tied to a tree.

The incident, which gained widespread attention on Monday following the circulation of a viral video, reportedly occurred in Delta State.

The victim, who identified herself as Anthonia Ovarayi, narrated that she was lured from her base in Ughelli to Warri by men she had connected with on social media.

According to her account, what was initially presented as a friendly visit quickly turned into a traumatic ordeal. She alleged that upon arriving in Warri, the suspects took her to a forested area where they dispossessed her of her personal belongings.

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Ovarayi further claimed that the assailants forced her to transfer all the money in her bank account to them before restraining her by tying her to a tree and fleeing the scene.

Details surrounding how she was discovered and rescued remain limited, but security personnel were seen in the viral footage assisting her after the ordeal.

The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the dangers of meeting strangers contacted through social media platforms, with many calling for greater caution and stronger measures to combat online-related crimes.

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on arrests or ongoing investigations related to the case.