Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Suspected kidnappers were apprehended on Monday near the Auchi area in Edo State following an intelligence-led operation by security forces, according to video footage and reports circulating on social media.
The operation reportedly began after a woman was abducted in the area, prompting security operatives to launch a search into a nearby bush where the suspects were allegedly discovered and apprehended. The suspects have since been taken into custody, and investigations are currently ongoing to determine the full details surrounding the incident and possible connections to other criminal activities in the region.
The incident highlights the persistent threat of kidnapping in Edo State, where criminal gangs have increasingly targeted travellers, residents, and even schoolchildren for ransom. In recent months, Edo State has witnessed a surge in abductions, prompting the police to intensify patrols and intelligence-driven operations. The Auchi axis, a major transit corridor linking the South-South to the North-Central, has been particularly vulnerable.
As of the time of this report, the Edo State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the arrests. The video circulating online shows a group of suspects in handcuffs surrounded by armed security personnel, but the exact number of those arrested and their identities remain unclear. The public is advised to await official confirmation from the police.
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