Palpable fear has gripped the quiet agrarian communities of Igueben Local Government Area of Edo state as dare-devil kidnappers lay siege to the counc
The statement also added that the law body is in touch with the commissioner of Police, Mohammed Adamu Dankwara however prayed for the quick release of their colleague unhurt.Efforts to ensure the safe release of the victims began as a combined team of security agents including the military, hunters, local vigilantes and the police had embarked on a search and rescue mission to free the kidnap victims.
Nehikhare said,“Our governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, spoke with me this morning to share the latest information on the efforts being made by the military, police and personnel drawn from other security agencies, including the vigilante and hunters who know the bushes like their backyards to ensure the kidnapped passengers are released soon.”
“The governor has provided the needed logistics support of the various security agencies that are combing the bushes, small settlements, forests and everywhere around the place of the incident to smoke out the kidnappers.” “Governor Obaseki has mandated his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, to coordinate the operation,” Nehikhare added.
The governor urged citizens to remain calm and pass on any useful information to his office or the security agencies.
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