Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - The Edo State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers and rescued a female victim in Jattu.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed
this in a statement on Monday, May 18, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the suspects, Nura Saminu, 24, Shaibu
Isah, 23, Suraj Sabitu, 23, Yajubu Sagiru, 23, and Oseni Abdullahi, 26,
abducted the victim, Jemila Ibrahim on May 13.
“On 13th
May, 2026, at about 1930hrs, security operatives engaged in sustained bush
combing operations around Okpege River Road, Iyuku Community in Jattu,
successfully rescued one Jemila Ibrahim, who was kidnapped on 10th May, 2026,”
the statement read.
"The
victim was rescued unhurt and taken to the hospital for medical attention while
the suspects allegedly responsible for her abduction have been successfully
arrested.
"The suspects are currently in custody and will be
arraigned before court upon conclusion of investigation
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika,fdc commends
the operatives involved in the operation and reassures residents of Edo state
of the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against kidnapping and
other violent crimes in Edo State.”
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