Police rescue 13 kidnapped passengers in Edo State
Thirteen passengers abducted along the Benin-Lagos expressway have been rescued by the Edo State Police Command. The operation involved aerial surveillance, drones, and bush-combing tactics. ASP Eno Ikoedem confirmed the rescue, stating that a female passenger was injured during the incident. The state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, praised the operatives for their efforts and assured continued pursuit of the perpetrators.
What happened
- The 13 passengers were abducted at Ogua Community along the Benin-Lagos road when armed hoodlums attacked a commercial bus belonging to Young Shall Grow Motors.
- ASP Eno Ikoedem reported that the police launched immediate rescue and bush-combing operations after the incident.
- Five passengers, including two adults and three children, were rescued first, followed by two more after a gun duel with the kidnappers.
- The remaining six abducted passengers were later rescued unhurt.
- Monday Agbonika, the state Commissioner of Police, commended the operatives and stated that efforts to apprehend the kidnappers are ongoing.
