SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT ON CITIZEN ASAR MICHAEL SESUGH'S DEATH. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

Image
 Setting the Records Straight on  Citizen Asar Michael Sesugh's  Death The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  considered it imperative to clear the air on some recent incidents at its Makurdi Zonal Directorate,  Benue State.   Operatives of the Directorate arrested 26 suspected cyber fraudsters on April 28,  2026.  They were profiled and kept in custody for further investigations after obtaining a Remand Order at a Magistrate Court.  Shortly after their arrest,  specifically on May 4,  2026,  three of the suspects sought permission to use the lavatory at the Directorate's  Holding Facility and were permitted.   They cashed in on the opportunity,  broke the toilet's roof and escaped from detention.  Several efforts were made to re- arrest them to no avail. However,  fresh intelligence came on Thursday,  May 21,  2026 that one of the escaped suspects,   As...

RANSOM PLOT FOILED: EDO POLICE RESCUE ABDUCTED SEPTUAGENARIAN. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE


RANSOM PLOT FOILED: EDO POLICE RESCUE ABDUCTED SEPTUAGENARIAN 


The Edo State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift and coordinated search and rescue operation.


On 21st April, 2026, at about 0710hrs, the Command received a report from the wife of one Pa Jonah Owobu of Uwalo Oke, Uromi, that her husband aged 70years had failed to return from his farm on 20th April, 2026. She further reported that at about 2130hrs on the same day, unknown individuals contacted the family demanding a ransom of Thirty Million Naira (₦30,000,000) for his release.


Upon receipt of the report, the Amedokhian Divisional Police Officer, promptly mobilized a joint team comprising Police operatives, military personnel, local hunters, and members of the Edo State Security Corps for an immediate search and rescue operation within the forest.


During the operation, the victim’s abandoned motorcycle and personal belongings were recovered along a forest route, which guided operatives deeper into the area. The team eventually located the hideout where the victim was being held. On sighting the advancing operatives, the suspected kidnappers fled into the bush, abandoning the victim.


The victim was successfully rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family.


Meanwhile, intensive bush combing and a manhunt for the fleeing suspects are ongoing, with a view to apprehending them and bringing them to justice.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping and all forms of criminality in the State. He further assures residents of sustained security operations and urges members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to the Police.


ASP ENO IKOEDEM,

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

EDO STATE COMMAND.

One more photo below. 


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).