On 20/04/2025 operatives of the Irrua Area Command, Igueben Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Rescue Teams with vigilantes and hunters in a coordinated but daring rescue operation, successfully rescued a total of six (6) kidnapped victims and regrettably lost one Vigilante, Ijeh Moses as a result of fatal gunshot injury sustained during a gun duel that ensued while one victim sustained injury but currently responding to treatment. Some of the kidnappers were believed to have escaped with bullet wounds as traces of blood were seen on their escape route.
Two (2) of the victims were kidnapped on 19/04/2025 at about 1830hrs along Udoneria-Ewatto road and four (4) others kidnapped on 20/04/2025 along an earth road leading to Udoeguare community.
In a similar vein, one person who was abducted on 19/04/2025 along Ugbekpe-Agenebode road was rescued on 21/04/2025 in a joint rescue operation by operatives of the Agenebode Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Rescue Teams and vigilantes/hunters.
CP Monday Agbonika,fdc ha expressed unwavering commitment to tackle kidnapping and other related vices in the State.
CSP MOSES JOEL YAMU,anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
EDO STATE COMMAND
