Gunmen Abduct Eight in Edo Community, Demand N100m Ransom
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 13/01/2026
Unknown gunmen have abducted eight indigenes of Imoga community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, demanding an initial ransom of N100 million for their release.The victims, including one woman, were kidnapped on Friday night after attending a social function in Ibillo and checking into Star Boy Hotel along the Imoga-Ibillo Road for the night.The Okpahi of Imoga Kingdom, Oba Patrick Obajoye, who confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation, said the kidnappers arrived at the hotel dressed in army uniforms, bought drinks, and pretended to be waiting for someone.“After (…)
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