The Edo State Police Command says all passengers travelling in GUO Motors who were recently kidnapped along the Benin – Lagos Highway in Edo State , have been successfully rescued by operatives of the command.
The Command also said it successfully rescued four other kidnapped victims abducted earlier this month and held in captivity within the Imiegba forest in Agenebode area of Edo State.
The spokesperson of Edo Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Eno said a total of nine kidnapped victims were rescued by police operatives in the two operations .
“This breakthrough was achieved following the immediate and massive deployment of tactical teams, intelligence assets, aerial surveillance, and other operational resources by the Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, to the affected corridor.
“The sustained rescue efforts coordinated bush-combing operations, and strategic domination of the area exerted pressure on the kidnappers ultimately leading to the safe rescue of all victims. They have since received medical evaluation and treatment and reunited with their families.
“In a related development, the Command also successfully rescued four (4) other kidnapped victims who were abducted earlier this month and held in captivity within the Imiegba forest in Agenebode. They have likewise received medical attention and are safe, making a total of Nine (9) kidnapped victims rescued.” the statement partly read
The Command also reassured the public, particularly commuters and residents, that security deployment along the Benin–Lagos Expressway and adjoining communities has been significantly strengthened.
According to the statement, tactical, intelligence, and operational assets have been fully activated across the axis and will remain in place until the route is completely safe and secure for all road users.
It added that the Command is intensifying efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. We are confident that all those involved will be tracked down and brought to justice in the shortest possible time.
