How Edo Police Rescued Edo Traditional Ruler
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force on Saturday rescued the kidnapped Onojie of Udo-Eguare community in Igueben local government area, His Royal Highness, Friday Ehizojie.
In a statement on February 3, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) Moses Yamu had said the traditional ruler was ambushed while commuting on a motorcycle and the motorcyclist killed in the process.
Others whose number could not be ascertained were also abducted on the same day.
Announcing the rescue of the Onojie in a statement dated February 7, 2025, the police spokesman said it was made possible due to sustained stop-and-search operations and the logistic support provided by the state government as well as other stakeholders.
The statement read:
“The Edo State Police Command is pleased to inform the general public that the sustained search and rescue operations has yielded positive result.
“The Commissioner of Police of the Edo State Command, Betty Otimenyin, has today 07/02/2024 at about 18:00hrs kept her vow with the rescue of the Onogie of Udo-Eguare community, His Royal Highness, Friday Ehizojie who was earlier kidnapped on the 03/02/2025.
“The Command appreciates the Government of Edo State and attributed this success to the logistic support rendered by the Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo towards this operations.
“The Command equally appreciates the vigilantes, hunters and other well-meaning residents of the state for their support so far.
“The general public is assured of the Command’s commitment to the fight against crime remains unshaken.”
