Police confirm kidnap of 2

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of one Benard Omafuaire and James Folorunsho, by gunmen suspected to kidnappers in Sobe axis of Owan West Local Government Area of the state.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Childi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident, said the suspects were kidnapped on Thursday while coming from the farm.

He said efforts were ongoing to arrest the kidnappers and rescue the victims unhurt.

The Omafuaire was said have gone to the farm with one harvester Folorusho to harvest palm kernel when they were kidnapped at Ugbokuli community on their way to Ekiadolor in Ovia North East Area of the state.

The victims were said to be riding on a motorcycle behind their truck loaded with harvested palm fruits when they were kidnapped by gunmen numbering about five while driver of the truck escaped.