The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued three students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were abducted by gunmen in Esan West Local Government Area.
The rescue operation, carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, the Edo State Security Corps, and local hunters, also led to the death of one suspected kidnapper and the arrest of another.
The incident occurred on Sunday, July 12, 2026, when armed men attacked the Ujemen G.T. Extension area of Ekpoma.
During the assault, a 24-year-old student, Peter Ekpen Adolor, was shot while attempting to respond to distress calls near his hostel. He was rushed to Eguaven Hospital but was later confirmed dead.
The abducted students, Praise Obagbalu (18), Favour Okoroje (21), and Balogun Precious (19) were taken into the forest by their captors, who demanded ransom from their families.
Acting on intelligence, security operatives launched a coordinated operation in Erah Forest on Tuesday, July 14, 2026,
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