Benin Airport Road Kidnap: Okpebholo directs police to rescue victims, arrest kidnappers
Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the kidnapping incident at the Vegetable Market area of the Airport Road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.
The kidnapping happened on Sunday.
This was noted in a statement by his chief press secretary, Patrick Ebojele, on Monday.
The kidnapping happened on Sunday.
Mr Okpebholo directed the police chief in Edo, Monday Agbonika, to immediately commence a swift and coordinated investigation into the incident.
The governor said this was to secure the safe rescue of the victims and arrest the kidnappers.
The governor also warned that the Edo government would not tolerate any act that threatened public safety and security or disturbed the peace of the state.
Mr Okpebholo urged residents across the state to remain alert and report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station, noting that timely information would support ongoing police operations.
He reaffirmed that his administration would not relent until those responsible were apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law.
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