Police free 11 kidnapped passengers in Edo highway ambush
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Eleven out of eighteen passengers kidnapped along the Benin–Akure Highway in Edo State have been rescued by security forces. The incident took place near Obarenren village on December 12, when gunmen ambushed a commercial vehicle. According to the Edo State Police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, a joint security operation led to the successful rescue. Efforts are ongoing to locate and free the remaining seven victims.
What happened
- The abduction occurred on December 12 near Obarenren village in Ovia North-East, Edo State.
- ASP Eno Ikoedem confirmed that 11 out of 18 kidnapped passengers have been rescued so far.
- Police, army, local vigilantes, and hunters worked together to search the surrounding forests.
- The rescued victims have been reunited with their families, while the search for the remaining seven continues.
- Authorities have promised to increase security in Edo State, especially as the festive season approaches.
