Edo: Mother, 3 children, couple abducted, victims rescued – Police

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Edo: Mother, 3 children, couple abducted, victims rescued – Police

A 40-year-old woman, Patience Omonete, and her three children aged 14, 12, and 10 were reportedly kidnapped in Edo. The police successfully rescued them. Additionally, 22 suspects have been arrested for crimes including kidnapping, murder, and armed robbery in the state. These events highlight the ongoing struggle against crime in the region.

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