The combined operatives of the Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Army, the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, and local hunters have neutralised one of the suspected kidnappers who killed a 24-year-old 300-level student of the Department of Anatomy, Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, identified as Peter Ekpen Adolor.
The combined team of security operatives also arrested one of the suspected kidnappers and rescued three of their victims.
DAILY POST recalls that the student was shot dead on Sunday night, July 12, 2026, by the suspects at his off-campus residence.
The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Benin City.
Ikoedem said the operation was carried out by tactical teams deployed by the command and nearby police divisions, including the Ekpoma Division.
She said the teams were detailed for a joint rescue mission in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and local hunters.
She said the joint security team located the kidnappers’ hideout in Erah Forest and engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle.
The command’s spokesperson added that during the gun duel, the superior tactical response of the security operatives forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives and flee.
She, however, added that three female Ambrose Alli University students who were abducted by the suspects were rescued.
She gave the names of the rescued victims as Favour Okoroje, 21; Balogun Precious, 19; and Praise
