Edo police rescue kidnapped farmer and wives

The Edo State Police Command has rescued three kidnap victims in the Ekpoma area of Esan West Local Government Area.

In a swift operation, the Edo State Police Command freed a kidnapped farmer and his two wives from captivity in the Ekpoma community, located within Esan West Local Government Area. This rescue highlights ongoing efforts by security forces to combat kidnapping in the region. The incident underscores the persistent security challenges faced by rural communities in Edo State, where such abductions have become a concern for residents and farmers alike. No further details on the circumstances of the kidnapping or the suspects were immediately available from the police announcement.

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