
6 suspected kidnappers arrested in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six suspected kidnappers in the state.
The suspects — identified as Mikel Gendaga, Yusuf Abubakar, Isyaka Abraham, Isyaka Abubakar, Mohammed Sumo and Mohammed Abubakar — were arrested in the Agbede forest in Etsako West Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspects were arrested during a joint operation involving the police, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) and local hunters.
She said the bush-combing operation, which led to the arrest of the suspects, was carried out under the cover of darkness.
According to her, the operation followed intelligence provided by a kidnapped victim who was able to identify the forest camp where he had been held captive.
She added that the suspects are currently being profiled ahead of diligent prosecution.
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