The Police Command in Edo State says it has rescued 10 Adventist students abducted by suspected kidnappers, at a location bordering Edo and Ondo States.
According to reports, the students were kidnapped on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, while on their way from Rivers State to Babcock University, for Annual GYC Africa Conference.
The command’s spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, announced the rescue in a statement Friday night.
He disclosed that upon receipt of the news, the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, immediately deployed operatives of the Ohosu Division, IRT, tactical teams, alongside vigilantes and hunters into the bushes for possible rescue of the victims and arrest of suspects.“
During the operation, operatives engaged in a gun duel with the kidnappers. In the process, one of the kidnappers was neutralised, while others escaped with bullet wounds.
“The operatives were cautious to avoid collateral damages as the kidnappers used the victims as human shield. Unfortunately, an Inspector of Police, sustained gunshot injury and is currently receiving treatment.
“This rescue effort eventually paid off as the 10 kidnapped students comprising eight male and two female, were released due to intense pressure mounted on them,” the spokesman said.
