EDO POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED HOSTAGE IN SOUTH-IBIE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

 EDO POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED HOSTAGE IN SOUTH-IBIE 

The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescueda 32-year-old kidnapped hostage, Oboharekpe Muhammed David, following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation by police operatives and other security agencies in South-Ibie. The incident occurred on 20 August 2026, when the victim was reportedly abducted by four armed men at Ibienafe Village, South-Ibie, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Upon receipt of this report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, psc(+), mnips, immediately deployed a rescue team to be led by the Divisional Police Officer, South-lbie Division, in collaboration with other security agencies on a rescue operation. The operation yielded results on 21/8/2026 at about 1:30am when the security team sighted and engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel in the forest. The superior firepower of the security personnel forced them to flee into the surrounding terrain, abandoning the hostage. David was successfully rescued unhurt and immediately taken to a hospital for medical examination and necessary attention while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers, as security operations has been intensified within the area to prevent further criminal activities.

CP Patrick Daaor, commends the efforts of all the security personnel involved in the successful rescue operation and reaffirmed the Command's determination to sustain aggressive operations against kidnappers and other criminal elements across the State. The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly provide the police with credible information that could assist in the apprehension of the fleeing suspects. 

ASP ENO IKOEDEM, anipr, POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, EDO STATE COMMAND. 22ND AUGUST, 2026.

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