# Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers

> Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers in Igarra, rescue kidnapped victim.
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/916274-edo-police-kill-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-kidnapped-victim.html
- Author: Ekemini Simon
- Published: 2026-10-12T06:29:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: edo police, kidnapper, rescue, igarra, akoko-edo local government area, nigeria police force, suspected kidnappers, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Edo police killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued a kidnapped man during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.