Woman abducted from Benin City market by gunmen
A woman was reportedly abducted while shopping with her family at the Vegetable Market off Airport Road in Benin City. Eyewitnesses described the incident as a kidnapping, with one woman sharing her experience and injuries sustained during the event. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the abduction and stated that an investigation is ongoing. The police clarified that the incident is being treated as an abduction rather than a kidnapping.
What happened
- A woman was taken by gunmen while shopping with her husband and children at the Vegetable Market in Benin City.
- An eyewitness claimed to have saved the abducted woman's children and sustained bruises during the incident.
- Eno Ikoedem, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the abduction and said the investigation is ongoing.
- The police stated that the incident is classified as abduction, not kidnapping, as no ransom demand has been made.
- The victim's family is cooperating with the police in the investigation.
