The Edo State Police Command stated it had arrested two suspects, Kamsiru Abubakar (20 years) and Akhor Daraman (28 years), for alleged kidnapping within the state.
That is contained in a press release by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu and made out there to journalists on Saturday.
The assertion learn, “On 05/02/2025 at about 09:45hrs, the police acquired credible info that suspected kidnappers had been sighted round Ugonoba Village in Uhunmwode Native Authorities Space, Edo South.
“The Divisional Police Officer, main the operatives of Operation Rescue, stormed the placement. The suspected kidnappers took to their heels on sighting the police. They had been chased, and the duo of Kamsiru Abubakar and Akhor Daraman had been arrested.
“Throughout preliminary investigation, some people who had been victims recognized the suspects to be a part of the abductors that kidnapped them final 12 months.
“Investigation has been expanded with a view of arresting different members of the kidnap syndicate.”
Yamu stated the Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has assured the nice individuals of the state of improved security and appreciates them for cooperating with the police whereas soliciting extra helpful info that will result in the arrest of criminals.
He acknowledged that the safety methods employed by the CP had been yielding constructive outcomes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers.
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