From Premium Times Nigeria · Ekemini Simon · · 1m 40s
Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers
Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers in Igarra, rescue kidnapped victim.
In brief
Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers in Igarra, rescue kidnapped victim. Edo police killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued a kidnapped man during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers
Edo police killed three suspected kidnappers during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.
Rescue of kidnapped victim
Police rescued a kidnapped man, Michael Akano, unhurt after the operation.
Operation details
The operation began at 2 a.m. on Sunday, following credible intelligence and technical support.
Joint security team
The team included police from Igarra Division, Nigerian Army’s 195 Battalion, State Security Service, local hunters, and Edo State Security Corps.
Gun battle outcome
Three suspected kidnappers were neutralised in a gun duel while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
Recovered items
Security operatives recovered three locally fabricated shotguns, eight live cartridges, five expended cartridges, two cutlasses, and five mobile phones.
Victim's medical care
The victim was taken to a hospital for medical attention after being rescued unhurt.
Bodies deposited
The bodies of the three suspected kidnappers were deposited at the General Hospital mortuary for autopsy.
Commissioner's commendation
Police Commissioner Patrick Daaor commended the joint security team for swift response and collaboration.
Call for community cooperation
Commissioner Daaor urged residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
Previous rescue operations
In May, PREMIUM TIMES reported 55 kidnappers arrested and 58 victims rescued; in March, 87 suspects arrested and 30 victims rescued.
At a glance
Edo police killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued a kidnapped man during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.
