Crimes

Police officer killed as security operatives rescue judge

The abducted Edo Area Customary Court President, Prescious Aigbonoga, has been rescued security operatives.

The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed her release on Thursday, said a police officer was killed during the rescue operation.

Nwabuzor stated that Aigbonoga was rescued by the military and police team at a place called Scorpion Hill inside the forest where she was held.

READ ALSO: Edo train attack: 20 kidnapped, not 32 — Govt

Aigbonoga was kidnapped on Monday around Ugoneki axis on her way to Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, where she serves as President, Igueben Area Customary Court.

Speaking on the development, the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin branch, led by Chief Nosa Francis Edo-Osagie, thanked God and those who stood by the family, including NBA as well as the security personnel who made the release possible.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Court declares Aiyedatiwa ineligible for 2028 Ondo gov election

A Federal High Court in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, has ruled that Governor…

29 minutes ago

NiMet warns of rising meningitis risk in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, others

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health alert warning residents of several…

54 minutes ago

12 Rep members dump PDP, LP, NNPP for APC, ADC

A fresh wave of defections swept through the House of Representatives as 12 members announced…

2 hours ago

ISWAP names Abu Ameer as Pulka camp leader after commander’s death

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has appointed a new commander for its Pulka…

3 hours ago

Muslim nations condemn Israel over Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan

Eight Muslim and Arab countries have criticised Israel for closing the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem…

3 hours ago

Are today’s sons prepared for today’s daughters? FUNKE EGBEMODE asks

By FUNKE EGBEMODE Kunle was raised in a house where the rules were clear and…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.