Police rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Edo community
Eleven people abducted from their farms in Ogbido Community, Iyahmo, Edo North, have been rescued by the Edo State Police Command. According to spokesperson Eno Ikoedem, a distress call led to a swift operation by police, local vigilantes, and hunters. The kidnappers fled after a gunfight, leaving the captives unharmed. The victims have received medical attention and have been reunited with their families.
What happened
- Eno Ikoedem stated that 11 people were kidnapped from their farms in Ogbido Community, Iyahmo.
- Police, local vigilantes, and hunters conducted a rescue operation after receiving a distress call.
- The kidnappers abandoned the victims and escaped into the forest following a gun duel.
- Nine males and two females, including Braimah Destiny, Aruna Idris, Abudu Sharafadeem, Godwin Elizabeth, James Favour, Nonso Ana, Abdulilia Ozigi, Lambo James, Wasia Abdul, Lucky Emmanuel, and Suleman Aliyu, were rescued unharmed.
- The rescued victims were taken to a hospital for medical checks and have since reunited with their families.
