Edo police rescue kidnapped victim from Ibeakuma forest

Security operatives storm Edo Forest, rescue kidnapped victim, recover ransom money

Eno also revealed that the Edo Police Command has initiated investigation into the Sunday morning robbery incident at the residence of Kennedy Odion, State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Edo Police Rescue 66-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Recover Ransom

The Edo State Police Command has rescued a 66-year-old kidnapping victim, Mr Obareki Emmanuel, from Ibeakuma Forest in Edo State.

Police Rescue 60-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Arrest 33 Suspects Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rescued a 60-year-old kidnap victim, arrested at least 33 suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, stolen property and vandalised oil infrastructure in a series of operations in several states. The operations, conducted between September 2 and September 5, 2026, also saw police tactical teams forced bandits to retreat into the […]

Edo police rescue kidnapped victim from Ibeakuma forest

The Edo State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping with the successful rescue of Mr. Obareki Emmanuel, aged 66, from kidnappers in the Ibeakuma Forest on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The victim was kidnapped alongside his wife, who was earlier rescued unhurt on 4 September 2026, as reported by …