{
  "id": 13923091,
  "title": "Police kill three suspected kidnappers, rescue abducted man in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/police-kill-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-abducted-man-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:14:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/police-kill-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-abducted-man-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, October 11, 2026, a joint security operation in Edo State resulted in the killing of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of an abducted man, Michael Akano. The team consisted of police officers, Nigerian Army troops, DSS operatives, local hunters, and members of the Edo State Security Corps. Acting on credible intelligence, the unit raided a forest bordering Otuo where Akano had been held captive since October 9, 2026.\n\nThe operation began early Sunday morning with technical support, leading to a gun battle where three suspects were killed. The other members managed to escape with gunshot wounds. Akano was rescued unharmed and taken to a local hospital for medical attention. Items recovered from the location included three homemade shotguns, ammunition, cutlasses, and mobile phones of various brands.\n\nThe police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, reported that the bodies of the deceased suspects were sent to the General Hospital mortuary in Igarra for autopsy. The Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, praised the joint security team for their swift response and effective coordination during the operation. He also emphasized the command's commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes by continuing intelligence-driven operations in the area.\n\nIkoedem urged residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, assuring the public that actionable intelligence would be addressed promptly.",
  "summary": "A joint security team has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted man, identified as Michael Akano, during an operation in the Geo Works bushes and forest in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation involved police officers from Igarra Division, troops of the Nigerian Army’s 195 Battalion, operatives of the […] Police kill three suspected kidnappers,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}