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Edo Police Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping of Community Leader, Recover N7 Million Ransom
Edo State Police Command has scored a major win in the fight against crime by capturing a 27-year-old man, Ibrahim Yahaya Jolly, in connection with the kidnapping of Igbinosun Evans, the leader of the Ugbogui community in Ovia South-East Local Government Area.
SP Moses Joel Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, publicized the arrest during the presentation of five suspects involved in various criminal activities in the state.
According to Yamu, Jolly was nabbed after receiving a ransom of N7 million from the kidnapped victim’s family.
The suspect was apprehended by the Intelligence Rapid Response Squad (IRRS), a special unit dedicated to investigating high-profile crimes.
Jolly has confessed to his involvement in the kidnapping and is cooperating with the police, providing valuable information.
This cooperation is expected to lead to the arrest of other gang members and the recovery of any weapons used in the crime.
SP Yamu highlighted the commitment of the Edo State Police Command to combatting crime and ensuring peace in the state.
He thanked the residents for their continued support and urged them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, reaffirmed the police’s dedication to creating a crime-free environment in Edo State.
He warned criminals to leave the state or face the consequences, emphasizing that there would be no place for them within the state’s borders.
The arrest of Jolly represents another step forward in the police’s ongoing efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements, especially in areas affected by kidnapping and armed robbery.
The police continue to ramp up their operations, working closely with community leaders and residents to swiftly tackle such crimes.
The investigation into the kidnapping is ongoing, with more arrests expected shortly.
The police commissioner called on the public to maintain their trust in the police force, emphasizing that fighting crime requires collaboration between the public and security agencies.
He assured the citizens of Edo State that the command remains committed to making the state a safer place for all its residents.
Nigerian pastor and overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addresses and reacts to the current happenings of the country regarding the kidnapping and the abductions.
The pastor urges the government on steps they can take to solve and help the people of the country. “The Nigerian government has a clear and urgent duty to protect these Middle Belt communities, who have carried the weight of violence for far too long.”
“Rather than play the ostrich and cover up clear terrorism as mere farmer-herder clashes, the Nigerian state has a responsibility to invade the camps of armed marauders who hide under the cloak of herdsmen of whatever ethnicity, and who invade defenceless communities and gleefully massacre unarmed men, women and children.”
US President Donald Trump criticizes the Nigeria government once again after the increase of insecurity over the past few days. The president stated that the government is failing to protect Christian communities from the attacks going on.
“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace,” Trump said. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it. And we pay, you know, we give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping.”
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He reacted after another news of abduction of students was announced on the 21st of November.
“How many more lives must be shattered before decisive action is taken? It is not too late for the government to finally declare a state of emergency on insecurity and confront this menace with the urgency it deserves.”
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