Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Edo State Police command has launched a manhunt on the kidnappers of the traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare, His Royal Highness, Friday Ehizojie, Onojie in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Betty Otimenyin and made available to Journalists in Benin through the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu.
The Spokesperson of Edo State Police command, Moses Yamu, quoting the CP, said the command received a report of the unfortunate kidnap of some persons, including the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a 21 year old man.
“He was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle along a lonely path leading to the Community where they were ambushed by unknown persons, in the process, the Okada rider was shot dead before the Onogie was abducted.
He said the state Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin ordered the immediate deployment of the command’s tactical teams including the Police Mobile Force to that area to ensure the rescue of the victims and arrest of the culprits.
He noted that the Area Commander is personally on ground commanding the operation as directed by the Commissioner of Police.