The Edo State Police Command has arrested 113 suspected kidnappers in Edo North and Edo Central. “The raids yielded the arrest of 113 suspects. Agbonika said the Edo State Police Command remained firm, proactive, and battle-ready to safeguard lives and property, warning that there would be no sanctuary for kidnappers or their collaborators anywhere in the state. The PUNCH reported that gunmen killed a high-ranking palace chief in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, and abducted two of his daughters. One of the deceased’s sons, Lucky, said he had stepped out to purchase an item when the attack occurred.

Source: Punch February 26, 2026 18:34 UTC