Edo: Security operatives neutralise suspect, arrest another over 300-level AAU student’s abduction, killing 

The combined operatives of the Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Army, the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, and section hunters person neutralised 1 of the suspected kidnappers who killed a 24-year-old 300-level pupil of the Department of Anatomy, Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, identified arsenic Peter Ekpen Adolor.

The combined squad of information operatives besides arrested 1 of the suspected kidnappers and rescued 3 of their victims.

DAILY POST recalls that the pupil was changeable dormant connected Sunday night, July 12, 2026, by the suspects astatine his off-campus residence.

The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this successful a connection made disposable to newsmen connected Tuesday, July 14, 2026, successful Benin City.

Ikoedem said the cognition was carried retired by tactical teams deployed by the bid and adjacent constabulary divisions, including the Ekpoma Division.

She said the teams were elaborate for a associated rescue ngo successful collaboration with the Nigerian Army, the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and section hunters.

She said the associated information squad located the kidnappers’ hideout successful Erah Forest and engaged the criminals successful a fierce weapon battle.

The command’s spokesperson added that during the weapon duel, the superior tactical effect of the information operatives forced the kidnappers to wantonness their captive...