Okpebholo denounces Edo abduction, demands investigation by police

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Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.

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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has condemned the kidnapping incident at the ”Vegetable Market” area of the Airport Road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.

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This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Patrick Ebojele, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened on Sunday.

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Okpebholo has, therefore, directed the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Monday Agbonika, to immediately commence a swift and coordinated investigation into the incident.

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He said that this was with a view to securing the safe rescue of the victims and arresting those responsible for the attack.

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The governor also warned that the Edo government would not tolerate any act that threatened public safety and security or disturbed the peace of the state.

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He urged residents across the state to remain alert and report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station, noting that timely information would support ongoing police operations.

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He reaffirmed that his administration would not relent until those responsible were apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law. (NAN)

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