An Algerian man who vanished over two decades ago has been found alive, held captive in his neighbour’s home. Local media outlets, citing authorities, report that Bin Omran Omar (whose exact age is undisclosed) disappeared sometime between 1996 and 1998, during the Algerian civil war. This means he has been missing for over 25 years.
The discovery came to light after a dispute over inheritance between the alleged captor and his brother. The brother took to social media, inadvertently revealing details that led authorities to suspect the neighbor’s involvement in Omar’s disappearance.
According to the Echorouk newspaper, Omar was found in a hidden underground chamber disguised with hay. Local media, via AFP news agency, reports that Omar claimed his captor used a spell to render him helpless.
The freed man, now in his mid-40s, is receiving medical attention. His alleged captor, a 61-year-old man, has been arrested. The investigation remains ongoing.
This case raises disturbing questions about the potential motives behind the kidnapping and the psychological impact of Omar’s long captivity. As authorities delve deeper, more details about this bizarre incident are likely to emerge.
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