Edo Police Rescues Two Kidnap Victims
By The9JaTREND
The Operatives of the Edo State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims, Samson Osegbowa (male) 65 years and Stanley Peters (male) 38 years while working on their farmland along Obadan Community in Uhunmwonde local government area of the state.
In a press statement signed by ASP Iwegbu Jennifer, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (DPPRO) said while Operatives of the command while on patrol along Obdan Community, Off Benin-Auchi Road in Uhunmwonde local government area of the state responded to a distress call from distraught indigenes of Ago-Orio community along Benin-Lagos road that a four-man armed gang suspected to be kidnappers had taken two persons, One Samson Osegbowa ‘M’ 65yrs and Stanley Peters ‘M’ 38yrs, while working on their farmland.
“On receipt of the information, the team of Operatives in collaboration with the community’s local vigilantes immediately swung into action, moved to the scene and embarked on intensive bush combing. During the rescue operation, both victims were rescued unhurt and have since been reunited with their family members, however, one of the kidnappers was neutralized during the operation.
“The following items were recovered at the scene of the crime, One Wooden gun, three cutlasses, One torchlight, and a pair of operational shoes.
“Meanwhile, intensive bush combing of the area is still ongoing for possible arrest of the other fleeing gang members.
“While reaffirming the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe Edo state for the general populace, the Commissioner of Police ( CP )Abutu Yaro fdc also appeals for more collaboration from members of the Public, noting that with credible information there is no limit to what the Police Command can do in combating crimes, especially heinous ones,” she said.
