By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Edo State Police Command has updated the general public of the unfortunate kidnap of some students who were on their way to Babcock University for Annual GYC Africa Conference on 16/04/2025 at a location bordering Edo and Ondo States.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Moses Joel Yamu, Edo State Police PRO, he said, “On receipt of this information, CP Monday Agbonika, Commissioner of Police, immediately deployed operatives of the Ohosu Division, IRT, tactical teams alongside vigilantes and hunters into the bushes for possible rescue of the victims and arrest of suspects.
“During the operation, operatives engaged in a gun duel with these kidnappers. In the process, one of the kidnappers was neutralised, while others escaped with bullet wounds. The operatives were cautious to avoid collateral damages as the kidnappers used the victims as human shield. Unfortunately, an Inspector of Police sustained gunshot injury and is currently responding to treatment.
“This rescue effort eventually paid off as the ten (10) kidnapped students comprising eight (8) male and (2) female were released due to intense pressure mounted on them.
‘In a related development, two (2) suspects, namely Binigolo Ebimene 25yrs and Mathew Denwei 27yrs were arrested following a distress call that they robbed thier victim of his motorcycle and his phones at Malim Camp Gbelebu community in Ovia South West LGA.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that these suspects who were arrested with a locally fabricated pistol and two (2) headlamps as well as the motorcycle earlier robbed, have been terrorising farmers and commuters in that axis of the State. The suspects have confessed to the crime and would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
“CP Agbonika uses the medium to warn all miscreants in the state that there’s no hiding place for them. They either repent, relocate from his area of responsibility, or face the consequences. He further reassures the good people of the State to shun crime and report suspicious persons, movement, or objects to the Police.”
