1 of 2 abducted teachers in Edo rescued
One of the abducted teachers in Edo State has reportedly been rescued by security operatives in conjunction with local hunters and vigilante group. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday abducted the two teachers, identified as Dada Okun and Mrs. Esther Alabi, in Owan West local government of Edo State. Okun was said to have […]
One of the abducted teachers in Edo State has reportedly been rescued by security operatives in conjunction with local hunters and vigilante group.
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday abducted the two teachers, identified as Dada Okun and Mrs. Esther Alabi, in Owan West local government of Edo State. Okun was said to have been rescued at night with machete cuts while Alabi is still with the suspected kidnappers.
It was gathered that the teachers were abducted from Obi Primary School at Obi Camp in Avbiosi community when the gunmen stormed the school at about 10:30am and ordered six teachers in the school to follow them after shooting sporadically.
Four of the teachers reportedly escaped in the process while the two were taken away.
It was learnt that the kidnappers first demanded N1 million when they contacted the family members of the victim but later increased it to N15 million.
The chairman of the council, Frank Ilaboya, said efforts were being made to rescue the female teacher.
Speaking through his media aide, Hassan Otinau, Ilaboya said “We will step up the search party this morning (Tuesday) and no stone will be left unturned until the victim is rescued unhurt.
“Last night (Monday), the kidnappers made contact with the family and I personally spoke with Mrs Alabi and urged her to be in good spirit that help was near.”
He commended the security agencies, the youths and other concerned members of the public who trooped out in their numbers to join in the search.
Efforts to confirm the incident from the spokesman of the police in the state, DSP Chidi Nwanbuzor, was unsuccessful as he did not answer calls placed to his phone.