Police rescue kidnapped UniBen students

The students, comprising eight males and two females, were on April 16, abducted by suspected kidnappers at Ofosu area along the Benin-Ore expressway while travelling to Babcock University for the Annual GYC Africa Conference.

However, Moses Yamu, the spokesperson  of the state police command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.

One of the suspected kidnappers was killed during the rescue operation while other escaped with bullet wounds.

One police inspector, who also sustained gunshot injury, is currently being treated in an unnamed  hospital.

“The Command wishes to update the general public of the unfortunate kidnap of some students who were on their way to Babcock University for Annual GYC Africa Conference on 16/04/2025 at a location bordering Edo and Ondo States,” the statement read.

“On receipt of this information, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, immediately deployed operatives of the Ohosu Division, IRT, tactical teams alongside vigilantes and hunters into the bushes for possible rescue of the victims and arrest of suspects.

“During the operation, operatives engaged in a gun duel with these kidnappers. In the process, one of the kidnappers was neutralised, while others escaped with bullet wounds.

“The operatives were cautious to avoid collateral damages as the kidnappers used the victims as human shields. Unfortunately, an Inspector of Police sustained a gunshot injury and is currently responding to treatment.

“This rescue effort eventually paid off as the ten (10) kidnapped students comprising eight (8) male and (2) females were released due to intense pressure mounted on them.”