Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers and rescued a kidnapped woman, Jemila Ibrahim, unhurt during a bush combing operation in Edo North.
The command said the operation, which led to the victim’s rescue, took place around Okpege River Road in Iyuku Community, Jattu, on May 13, 2026.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the gang was tracked and apprehended after sustained surveillance and coordinated search operations in the area.
“The victim was rescued unhurt on 13th May, 2026, at about 19:30 hours during a bush combing operation around Okpege River Road, Iyuku Community in Jattu,” the statement read.
According to the police, Jemila Ibrahim was abducted on May 10 before security operatives launched an intensive search that eventually led to her rescue.
“The kidnapped victim, Jemila Ibrahim, was rescued unhurt and immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention,” the police spokesperson added.
The command confirmed that five suspects linked to the abduction were arrested during the operation and are currently in custody.
“The suspects are Nura Saminu, 24; Shaibu Isah, 23; Suraj Sabitu, 23; Yajubu Sagiru, 23; and Oseni Abdullahi, 26. They will be arraigned in court after investigations are concluded,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the operatives for their swift response and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.
