PRESS RELEASE
EDO POLICE RESCUE ABDUCTED WOMAN AFTER AGGRESSIVE BUSH COMBING OPERATION IN IGBANKE
The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that operatives of the Command, in collaboration with local security outfits, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift and aggressive bush combing operation in Igbanke.
On 16th May, 2026, at about 0945hrs, one Chinedu George ‘m’, aged 18years, reported that he was abducted with his mother, Mrs. Vivian George, aged 57 years, by suspected kidnappers while on their way to their farm at Ottah Community, Igbanke, but he managed to escape.
Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Division immediately mobilized detectives alongside members of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and local hunters into the forest on a rescue operation.
During the operation, the security team encountered the suspected kidnappers and engaged them in a gun duel. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and pressure mounted by the operatives, the suspects fled into the forest with gunshot injuries and abandoned the victim.
The victim was successfully rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with her family.
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, commends the bravery and swift response of the operatives and collaborating local security teams whose coordinated effort led to the successful rescue operation.
The Command reassures residents of its unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes across the State. Members of the public are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to aid ongoing operations through:
1. Emergency Control Room Numbers
08077773721 &
08037646272
2. For Complaints;
Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) - 08150999335
Complaints Response Unit (CRU)- 08100389992
ASP ENO IKOEDEM,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
EDO STATE COMMAND.
19th May, 2026.
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