Edo State Police Command has said it has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers and recovered N1.850m believed to be paid as ransom.
The command said the 65 suspected kidnappers were arrested after a coordinated midnight raid on March 2nd at Zango and Max Square Properties in Aviele, Estako West local government.
Spokesman for Edo Police Command, DSP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement, said further technical analysis linked ransom negotiation activities to the area.
Ikoedem said the operation led to arrest of the 65 suspected kidnappers, recovery of ₦1,850,000, uniforms and kits of the Nigerian Army and other incriminating items.
She said no casualty was recorded during the operation.
According to her, “The suspects and exhibits have been moved to the State Headquarters, Benin City, and are undergoing discreet investigations to ascertain their level of involvements in kidnapping.
“Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, commends the operatives for their professionalism and reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to dismantling kidnapping networks across the State as the command continues to seek the support and cooperation of the general public.”
