Residents of Ubuneke-Ivbiaro in Edo State are in panic after gunmen killed a woman and abducted her 70-year-old husband in a late-night attack.
The incident occurred on May 18, 2025, when armed men stormed the home of Arimazoya Abona, shooting his wife in the neck before kidnapping him. Neighbors found the woman dead in a pool of blood while her husband was taken into the bush.
A source told NAN that youths pursued the kidnappers but failed to rescue the victim. Police and army personnel from Afuze Division later arrived at the scene. The woman’s body has been deposited in a morgue.
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The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a ₦100 million ransom for the man’s release.
Edo Police Spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident, adding that two suspects have been arrested. Investigations are ongoing to track down the remaining culprits.
"We are working to secure the victim’s safe release and ensure justice is served," Yamu stated.
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