The Edo Special Security Squad, has arrested two suspected kidnappers, and demolished property used for operation, at the Egbai community in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo.
The announcement is contained in a statement on Sunday in Benin by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr Fred Itua.
He said that the suspected kidnappers were arrested, following what security authorities described as a “high-level, intelligence-driven surveillance.”
According to him, when paraded, the suspects confessed to their role in the abduction of a victim, whose release was secured with a ransom of N30 million.
He said that the suspects were arrested after allegedly abducting another businessperson and demanding a whopping N500 million ransom.
According to him, the act triggered an expanded multi-agency response and sustained tracking that led to their arrest.
He said that the state governor’s security architecture consequently, demolished the property used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community.
He reiterated Edo government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and restoring public confidence across the state’s rural and urban corridors.
Meanwhile, at the demolition site, coordinator of the squad, Mr Noah Idemudia, said that the demolition of the hideout aligned with the state government’s directive to adopt security tactics that prevent crime before it festers.
Idemudia said that the administration’s stance on criminality remained uncompromising.
On his part, Youth leader of Egbai community, Mr Aghaku Ihanuwaze, commended the governor for a courageous and long-overdue intervention.
He applauded the state for taking proactive steps to restore safety.
Source: NAN
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