10 h. ago Okpebholo mourns Ekpoma kidnap victim, pledges security crackdown

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo mourns the tragic Ekpoma kidnap victim, pledging a security crackdown to restore safety and bring perpetrators to justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-mourns-ekpoma-kidnap-victim-pledges-security-crackdown/

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33 h. ago VIDEO: Edo community leader raises the alarm over rising kidnappings

A community leader in Edo State raises concerns over the high rate of kidnappings in Esanland, citing growing insecurity and strained police-community rela Read More: https://punchng.com/video-edo-community-leader-raises-alarm-over-rising-kidnappings/

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33 h. ago Insecurity: Outsiders Should Obtain Permits Before Settling In Edo Communities – Aigbokhan Oseremen

Aigbokhan Oseremen, who is the Convener, Esan Worldwide Community, said he was worried that bringing people into a community without job for them could result in banditry and kidnapping. The post Insecurity: Outsiders Should Obtain Permits Before Settling In Edo Communities – Aigbokhan Oseremen appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago VIDEO: Edo community leader raises alarm over rising kidnappings

A community leader in Edo raises alarm over daily kidnappings, particularly in Ekpoma, and warns of a strained relationship between the police and resident Read More: https://punchng.com/video-edo-community-leader-raises-alarm-over-rising-kidnappings/

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53 h. ago Edo condemns attack as angry youths slaughter goats, chase away Hausa traders

Angry youths in Ekpoma, Edo State, attack Hausa traders at a livestock market, slaughtering goats in a reprisal over a recent killing by kidnappers. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-condemns-attack-as-angry-youths-slaughter-goats-chase-away-hausa-traders/

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5 d. ago Family of abducted Edo medical doctor, brother raises funds for ransom

The family of an abducted Edo medical doctor, Dr. Abu Babatunde, and his brother are appealing for public help to raise the N100 million ransom. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-of-abducted-edo-medical-doctor-brother-raises-funds-for-ransom/

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8 d. ago Gunmen demand N200m ransom for kidnapped Edo doctor, brother

Gunmen demand a N200m ransom for the release of a kidnapped Edo doctor, Ibrahim Tahir, and his brother, who were abducted in Auchi, Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-demand-n200m-ransom-for-kidnapped-edo-doctor-brother/

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9 d. ago Gunmen Demand N200m Ransom For Kidnapped Medical Doctor, Brother In Edo

Gunmen have demanded N200 million ransom for the release of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, who were kidnapped in Auchi, Edo State, on Friday, January 2. Father of the abductees, Momoh Tahir, on Sunday, said that the kidnappers contacted the family to demand N200 million as ransom. He said that after much discussion, the […]

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2 w. ago Banditry: Eight killed in Kebbi attack, 16 abducted in Zamfara

Recent banditry in Nigeria sees renewed attacks. Gunmen kill 8 in Kebbi, abduct 16 women in Zamfara, and demand a N500m ransom for workers in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-eight-killed-in-kebbi-attack-16-abducted-in-zamfara/

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3 w. ago Police arrested 821 suspects, rescued 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command reports arresting 821 suspects for various crimes and rescuing 377 kidnap victims in 2025. Read the full report. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrested-821-suspects-rescued-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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3 w. ago Police arrest 821 suspects, rescue 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command arrested 821 suspects for various crimes including kidnapping and robbery in 2025, while rescuing 377 kidnap victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-821-suspects-rescue-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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