Armed Gunmen Kidnap 18 Travelers In Edo State
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 15/12/2025
Armed assailants have abducted around 18 passengers along the Benin-Akure highway in Edo State, Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security challenges on major roads in the region.The incident occurred near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government Area. Witnesses reported that the gunmen emerged from the bushes, firing shots into the air to create panic before forcing the victims off the road and into the surrounding forest.Edo State Police Command spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the kidnapping and stated that a joint security task force has been deployed to track down the (…)
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