Police arrest over 100 suspected kidnappers in Edo forest operation
In a major security operation, the Edo State Police Command apprehended 113 suspected kidnappers in Edo North and Edo Central. The operation was led by Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika and involved several security agencies. Eno Ikoedem, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests in a statement. The police have assured residents of their commitment to combating kidnapping and related crimes in the state.
What happened
- Monday Agbonika led a joint security task force in coordinated raids on zango settlements in Agbede and Iruekpen.
- The operation targeted locations where ransom payments from kidnapping activities were believed to be coordinated.
- 113 suspects were arrested and are currently being profiled to determine their involvement.
- The police pledged to continue their relentless efforts against organised kidnapping networks and their support systems.
- A high-ranking palace chief, Chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi, was killed and two of his daughters abducted in a separate incident in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area.
