Alexander Okere, BeninOperatives of the Edo State Police Command have shot dead a suspected member of a kidnap syndicate in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state. The deceased and nine other members of the gang were said to be notorious for terrorising and robbing travellers and motorists on the highways. Kokumo also said that the victims of the hoodlums were rescued. Another victim, Chigbum Edeh, from Enugu State, explained that he was travelling to Lagos when he encountered the kidnappers. Edeh, who claimed to be an escort of goods, said.”As we were on our way on the Auchi road, they (hoodlums) blocked the road.

Source: Punch January 12, 2018 11:03 UTC