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BREAKING NEWS: Okada Rider Shot Dead, Traditional Ruler, 5 others Kidnapped in Edo

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BREAKING NEWS: Okada Rider Shot Dead, Traditional Ruler, 5 others Kidnapped in Edo

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By Emmanuel Kwada

A shocking incident has occurred in Edo State, where the traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare, His Royal Highness Friday Ehizojie, Onojie, has been kidnapped. The monarch was ambushed by gunmen in a forest between Ubiaja and Udo community, and an Okada rider was shot dead during the attack.

Five other persons were kidnapped alongside the traditional ruler, but one allegedly escaped from captivity

According to sources, five other persons were kidnapped alongside the traditional ruler, but one allegedly escaped from captivity.

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the incident, with Spokesperson Moses Yamu stating that the command has received a report of the kidnapping and is working to rescue the victims and arrest the culprits. The state commissioner of police, Betty Otimenyin, has ordered the deployment of tactical teams, including the Police Mobile Force, to the area to ensure the safe rescue of the victims.

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