Police In Edo Rescue More From Kidnappers, 1 Killed In Gun Duel At Igueben
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#Nigeria Police Force #Oshiomhole #Agenebode #edo #Egabor #Igueben #Irrua #Iyamho #Okpebholo #Okumagbe #Police ©April 26th, 2025 ®April 26, 2025 8:03 pm Men of Nigeria Police Force in Edo State in a combined operations with local vigilante members and hunters have rescued more people still under the captivity of kidnappers in the state, with the State Police Command confirming the killing of one of the vigilante members during the rescue operations by the kidnappers when the security operatives engaged the abductors in a gun duel at Igueben area, and on Monday, the Edo State Government led by Governor Monday Okpebholo summoned the state security chiefs to a meeting at Iyamho, the hometown of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole who was also in attendance at the meeting held over the security challenges in the Edo North Senatorial District which the former governor is currently representing the people as Senator at the National Assembly, with the Governor, Monday Okpebholo during the week also suspended a traditional ruler, Dr George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over alleged recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in the traditional ruler’s domain.
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#Nigeria Police Force #Oshiomhole #Agenebode #edo #Egabor #Igueben #Irrua #Iyamho #Okpebholo #Okumagbe #Police ©April 26th, 2025 ®April 26, 2025 8:03 pm Men of Nigeria Police Force in Edo State in a combined operations with local vigilante members and hunters have rescued more people still under the captivity of kidnappers in the state, with the State Police Command confirming the killing of one of the vigilante members during the rescue operations by the kidnappers when the security operatives engaged the abductors in a gun duel at Igueben area, and on Monday, the Edo State Government led by Governor Monday Okpebholo summoned the state security chiefs to a meeting at Iyamho, the hometown of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole who was also in attendance at the meeting held over the security challenges in the Edo North Senatorial District which the former governor is currently representing the people as Senator at the National Assembly, with the Governor, Monday Okpebholo during the week also suspended a traditional ruler, Dr George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over alleged recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in the traditional ruler’s domain.
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00:00Men of Nigeria Police Force in Edo State in a combined operations with local vigilante members and hunters have rescued more people still under the captivity of kidnappers in the state, with the state police command confirming the killing of one of the vigilante members during the rescue operations by the kidnappers when the security operatives engaged the abductors in a gun jewel at Igwebin area, and on Monday, the Edo State Government led by Governor Monday Opebho no summoned the state security chiefs to a meeting
00:29at Ayamo, the hometown of former Governor Adams Oshio Molle who was also in attendance at the meeting held over the security challenges in the Edo North Senatorial District which the former Governor is currently representing the people as Senator at the National Assembly, with the Governor, Monday Opebho no during the week also suspended a traditional ruler, Dr. George Oshio P. Egebor, the Okumagbe of Awano Kingdom,
00:55Agenabode, Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over alleged recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in the traditional ruler's domain.
01:06According to news released by the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on 20 April 2025, operatives of the Arua Area Command, Igwebin Divisional Police Headquarters,
01:18Operation Rescue Teams with vigilantes and hunters in a coordinated but daring rescue operation, successfully rescued a total of six kidnapped victims and regrettably lost one vigilante,
01:30Egemosis as a result of fatal gunshot injury sustained during a gun duel that ensued while one victim sustained injury but currently responding to treatment.
01:39Some of the kidnappers were believed to have escaped with bullet wounds as traces of blood were seen on their escape route.
01:47Two of the victims were kidnapped on the 19th of April 2025 at about 18.30 hours along Oudon Area Uato Road and four others kidnapped on the 20th of April 2025 along an earth road leading to Oudon Egeboray Community.
02:02In a similar vein, one person who was abducted on the 19th of April 2025 along Oudon Egeboray Road was rescued on the 21st of April 2025 in a joint rescue operation by operatives of the Oudon Egeboray Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Rescue Teams and Vigilantes, Hunters.
02:23CP Monday Agbonica has expressed unwavering commitment to tackle kidnapping and other related vices in the state.
02:30The police press statement ends in quote as signed and made available by CSP Moses Yamu, the Edo Police Command Public Relations Officer.
02:39Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Fred Itua in a press release during the week stated that the
02:46Edo State Governor, Edo State Governor, Senator Munday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. George Oshirpi Egebor, the Okumagbe of Awano Kingdom, again upon a Estaco East Local Government Area of Edo State, over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain.
03:04Already, his secretary, Chief Peter Oshirpi Egebor, has since been arrested by the relevant authorities, following a recent incident that led to the death of a palace chief, late John Ikumate.
03:17The suspension of the traditional ruler is indefinite, said Fred Itua.
03:22In another press statement issued on Tuesday, Fred Itua stated that, in a daring move, geared towards addressing security challenges in the state,
03:32Edo State Governor, Senator Munday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in a Yamo, Estaco West Local Government Area.
03:41At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the state, and other key stakeholders converged to brainstorm on how to address the peculiar security challenges in Edo North.
03:56Governor Okpebholo, after the meeting held behind closed doors, said under his watch, criminal elements will not succeed in destabilizing Edo State.
04:05He vowed to deal with them decisively and, make the state unhabitable for their activities.
04:12Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, EDHA, Right Honorable Blessing Agbebaku, former Governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District,
04:24Comrade Adams Oshio Mole, Minister for Regional Development, Abu Bakamomo, former Deputy Governors of Edo State, Peter Abaddon and Philip Shaibu, were at the meeting.
04:34Others were the former Chief of Staff to the President, Chief Mike Oggyar Dome, former Minister for State Budget, Clem Agba, traditional and religious leaders, security chiefs, and other stakeholders in the security sector.
04:50Governor Munday Okpebholo said the security stakeholders meeting had become necessary to ensure peace and security are maintained across the state, particularly in Edo North.
05:00He noted that political, religious, and traditional leaders attended the meeting, where they all discussed the security challenges facing the people and came up with possible solutions.
05:11Governor Okpebholo said Edo people should expect a better security situation in the state, as all the deliberations will be properly utilized.
05:20We came here for a peaceful discussion regarding security, and all our leaders are here, both traditional and religious leaders.
05:29The closed-door meeting was successful as we had a good deliberation, and discussions were fruitful.
05:35We had a perfect discussion. Let us watch it from here. Things will be perfect in our land, he stated.
05:42Comrade, Comrade Oshio Mole, after the meeting, commended Governor Okpebholo for his approach to handling security issues in the state.
05:51He appreciated him for the security meeting and assured Edo people that the Governor Okpebholo-led administration will make Edo State safe for all to live and do business.
06:00Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has come to Edo North to discuss with the people what he has been doing and what he will do in terms of security of lives and property in Edo State.
06:13The meeting lasted for three hours, and it enabled the Governor to listen to comments from stakeholders and all those present.
06:20The Governor gave us the assurance that he will continue to ensure Edo is safe for us all, he said.
06:27Comrade Oshio Mole said Governor Okpebholo has provided vehicles and motorbikes for the police and other security agencies.
06:35The Governor recognized that the local people have their own role to play.
06:40We have discussed how the community will work with security agencies and forward any information they have to the Governor through available channels.
06:47The Governor came to meet us and to hear us out.
06:51This is the first time a Governor is doing this.
06:54I do not think during my time as a Governor, I came for security meetings like we have done today.
07:01The people have expressed their confidence in the Governor.
07:04They have reaffirmed their loyalty and commitment to work together with the security agencies so that a friend my land will be safe, he added.
07:12Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Bishop Gabriel Dunia, appreciated all who came for the stakeholders' meeting and urged them to collaborate to ensure peace in Edo State.
07:24We are very much appreciative of our Governor and all the traditional rulers who have come for us all to deliberate on the security of our people and our land.
07:32People have spoken their minds on the way forward, and we will work with it to ensure our land knows peace, he stated.
07:40A traditional ruler from Edo North, His Royal Highness, Malam Ali Suleiman, said the security meeting has given stakeholders confidence,
07:49while traditional rulers have resolved to collaborate with security agencies and stakeholders to ensure peace in Edo State.
07:56Today, we are experiencing a landmark event in response to security issues agitating our minds.
08:04The Governor came here by himself, not delegating anyone to handle the meeting.
08:10We have been very worried about the development.
08:13The Governor came here himself and also the Minister for Regional Development, Abu Bakr Momo
08:18and this has given us confidence and we the traditional rulers have resolved to work with security agencies and all stakeholders to ensure the state is safe for us all.
08:29We have reported that the Edo State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the killing of one person at Yulu-K community,
08:36at Uzaruwe Klan, near Yamho, the hometown of Edo State former Governor and the current Senator representing Edo North at the Nigeria National Assembly,
08:46Comrade Adam Zoshiomole, when armed men invaded the community on Monday, kidnapping a woman and her sister,
08:53after shooting the woman's husband at the scene of the invasion.
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