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Police rescue priest from kidnappers in Edo

Police rescue priest from kidnappers in Edo

The police have rescued a cleric, Rev. Canon Tony Mukoro, from suspected kidnappers in Edo State.

Spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin.

He said one AK 47 rifle, one expended AK 47 shell, two pump action guns, 14 live cartridges, one cap, and a bag were recovered from the suspects.

The victim was reportedly abducted by gunmen at Isihor community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state while returning home in his car.

According to the PPRO, the Divisional Police Office in Ugbowo, Benin, received information that hoodlums trailed and kidnapped Mukoro in his Toyota Highlander car.

He said the police immediately swung into action and intercepted the vehicle.

“They engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel. The hoodlums fled during the cross fire and the victim was rescued unhurt,” he said.

He said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

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