Police Rescue 11 Abducted Passengers on Benin-Akure Highway
The Edo State Police Command successfully rescued 11 out of 18 passengers abducted by gunmen on the Benin-Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government, Edo State. The passengers were kidnapped on December 12 after the assailants stopped their vehicle at gunpoint and fired shots.
Eno Ikoedem, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, confirmed the rescue operation and assured the public that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims.
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