Security operatives have rescued another two victims kidnapped by gunmen during the recent attack on the Igueben train station in Edo State.
The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this via a statement issued on Friday.
Nwabuzor, stated that the victims were rescued by a combined team of policemen, military, vigilance groups, hunters, and the state security outfit which stormed Scorpion Hills in Egbisi forest in the state.
He noted that the victims were rescued on Thursday, adding that two of the kidnappers were killed and 49 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition were recovered.
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He also announced the rescue of the President of Igueben area Customary Court, Precious Aigbonga, who was abducted on January 9 on Benin-Ugoneki-Eguaholor-Ugieghudu-Ebelle Road in Edo State.
“Sadly, DSP Michael Adams, who was attached to the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit of the Command, fell unwell and died within a short period after the operation,” the police spokesperson added.
Nwabuzor said the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dankwara, expressed regret over the loss of the police officer and extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late officer.
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