The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the rescue of Enogie Godwin Aigbe, the abducted Monarch of Ukhiri Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the State.
News Agency of NigeriaNwabuzor said that the monarch was rescued by officers of the Anti-kidnapping and Cybercrime Unit of the command, led by SP Balogun Richard, who acted on intelligence report.
He said the monarch was rescued Wednesday night at about 10: 00 p.m. at Upper Sakponba axis of the area.also reports that the abductors were said to have contacted the family and demanded a ransom to be paid in foreign currency.DOWNLOAD THE PUNCH NEWS APP NOW ON
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