Army kills kidnapper, rescue abducted farmer in Edo
Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with police, rescued a 50-year-old farmer abducted in Edo State, neutralizing one kidnapper in the operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-kidnapper-rescue-abducted-farmer-in-edo/
Nigerian Army troops, working with the Nigeria Police Force, rescued an abducted farmer in Edo State on August 6, 2026. The 50-year-old victim, Mr. Lucky Egbiki, was seized from his farm in Okehussan, Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area. The rescue came after intelligence led authorities to the kidnappers' location at Onogholo, where troops and police confronted the criminal gang.
One of the abductors was killed, prompting the rest to flee. Egbiki was unharmed and the ransom money, totaling N1.5 million, was recovered. The Army reported that the victim was handed over to his family in stable condition following a brief medical evaluation. The operation showcased the Nigerian Army's readiness and intelligence-driven approach to combating kidnappings and violent crimes in the region.
Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, praised the troops' proactive measures and pledged continued efforts to combat kidnappers and other criminal elements in the area.
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