Edo: Police rescue victim after gun battle with kidnappers
The Edo State Police Command has rescued a 32-year-old kidnapped victim identified as Oboharekpe Muhammed David, from captivity in the state. The victim was rescued following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation by police operatives in collaboration with other security agencies in South-Ibie, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, […]
The Edo State Police Command has rescued a 32-year-old man named Oboharekpe Muhammed David, who had been kidnapped. The rescue took place in South-Ibie, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, on August 20th, 2026. According to the command's spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, four armed men abducted the victim in Ibienafe Village.
Upon receiving the report, Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor ordered a rescue team to conduct a search in the forested area. When the security personnel spotted the kidnappers, a gun battle ensued. The police's superior firepower forced the kidnappers to flee, leaving the victim behind. Efforts are currently underway to locate and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
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