Police vow to rescue abducted seminarians in Edo.
The Edo State Police Command has assured that it is actively working to rescue three seminarians who were kidnapped from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivianokpodi-Agenebode, on July 11 by some gunmen who killed an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps during the attack.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, confirmed that the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, is personally coordinating the rescue operation, with specialized police units, including the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, deployed to track down the kidnappers.
Yamu revealed that the police have established a new Tactical Division in Ivieukwa community to strengthen security and enhance intelligence gathering, adding that they are collaborating with other security agencies and leveraging advanced intelligence strategies to ensure the safe return of the seminarians.
The Command has appealed for calm, assuring the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, the victims' families, and the public that every measure is being taken to secure the boys' release without compromising their safety.
The police have also extended condolences to the families of those affected, commending them for their patience and cooperation during the ongoing operation, assuring that it remains committed to safeguarding lives and property in Edo State, pledging to provide regular updates on the situation as progress is made.
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