The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of eight victims, including three children, following a daring kidnap attack on a 14-seater Hummer bus along the Benin–Akure Highway on Saturday, 25th October 2025.
According to a statement by the Command, the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. between Obarenren and Odunwongie communities, close to the Ekiadolor area. The bus, bearing registration number KJA 119 XF, and driven by Mr Francis Okeke from Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area, was reportedly ambushed by armed men who fired several gunshots between a military and an Anti-Kidnapping checkpoint.
Responding swiftly to a distress call received at about 5:00 p.m., operatives from the Ekiadolor Division were immediately deployed to the scene. The officers chased the kidnappers into the surrounding forest and
successfully rescued eight victims—three of whom were children—unharmed.However, seven passengers remain missing, and an intensive search-and-rescue operation is underway. The Command assured that it is deploying all available intelligence and technological support to locate and free the remaining victims. The bus driver is also cooperating with investigators to aid the ongoing operation.
Edo State Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to the safety of all residents and travellers, urging members of the public to stay calm, alert, and report any suspicious movements to the nearest police formation.
“No effort will be spared in ensuring the safe return of the remaining victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” the statement read.
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