EDO POLICE RESCUE ALL ABDUCTED PASSENGERS ALONG BENIN–LAGOS ROAD
The Edo State Police Command wishes to update the general public on the kidnapping incident which occurred on 9th May, 2026, at Ogua Community along the Benin–Lagos Road, where armed kidnappers attacked a commercial bus belonging to Young Shall Grow Motors conveying thirteen (13) passengers from Akwa Ibom State to Lagos, during which a female passenger was shot by the hoodlums.
Following the incident, the Command immediately launched coordinated rescue and bush combing operations, rescuing five (5) passengers (2 adults & 3 children), and has remained on the trail of the kidnappers.
Furthermore, on 10th May, 2026, through the deployment of drones, aerial surveillance, intelligence-driven policing, and sustained technological support, operatives of the Command engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel and successfully rescued two additional passengers.
Today, the Edo State Police Command is pleased to inform the general public that the remaining six abducted passengers have all been rescued unhurt.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, commends the courage and resilience of the operatives involved in the operation and reassures residents that the Command is not relenting in its efforts as intensive bush combing operations are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators of this crime.
ASP ENO IKOEDEM,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
EDO STATE COMMAND.
23rd May, 2026.
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