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Edo State Security Corps rescues kidnapped Onogie of Udo-Eguare Community

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The Edo State Security Corps on Friday successfully rescued the Onogie of Udo-Eguare community, His Royal Highness (HRH) Friday Ehizojie, who was kidnapped on Monday February 3, 2025 alongside two others.

The successful rescue of the Royal father after four days brought an end to the apprehension and anxiety in the community.

The Corps after the successful operation which led to the rescue of the Onogie handed him over to the Nigerian police Force Edo State command for adequate debriefing in order to be able to apprehend his captors who are at large.

Commander of the Corps, Mr. Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, commended Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration for the support and conductive environment created for security agencies to operate in the State, adding that the Corps men will not relent in the discharge of their mandate.

Meanwhile, Ibadin who had severally assured Edo people that under his watch criminals would find it difficult to reside in the state as they will all be smoked out.

Also, he has consequently summoned a meeting of all regional commanders in Edo State to work out strategies aimed at stemming the tide of kidnapping, armed robbery and other forms of insecurity in Edo State.

In a statement issued by the Special Assistant, SA Media to the Gov. Okpebholo, Fred Itua, the successes recorded so far by the corps is an indication of the capability and professionalism displayed by men of the Corps who have continued to approach every mission with courage and determination.

According to the statement, Ibadan had recently led men of the Corps to comb the thick bushes of Edo Central following several complaints from residents on the increasing number of kidnapping and armed robbery in the Senatorial District.

Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police in Edo state, Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, also appreciated Gov. Okpebholo for supporting all the security operatives in the State .

The Edo Corps Command equally appreciated the vigilance teams, hunters and other well-meaning residents of the State for their long term support.

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