NSCDC rescues teenage girl from kidnappers, arrests suspects

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State has successfully rescued a 15-year-old girl who was abducted in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area. The command also announced the arrest of two suspects involved in the kidnapping.

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The callers also warned the family against informing security agencies.

According to NSCDC Commandant Saidi Akintayo, the operation was intelligence-driven. The family reported the girl, Glory Odigie, missing on June 19 after she failed to return home from an errand. Shortly after, the family received ransom calls demanding N800,000 and warning against involving security agencies.

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During the operation, strategic communication and intelligence gathering were sustained while our officers explored available investigative leads.

Commandant Akintayo detailed how the NSCDC activated its intelligence and operational mechanisms. Through sustained communication, intelligence gathering, technical analysis, and community input, operatives identified persons of interest. This led to the arrest of Freedom Saturday, 16, who then provided information resulting in the apprehension of Thankgod Oriabor, 21, and the victim's safe rescue in Oghu Community.

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Through a combination of technical analysis, community intelligence and tactical deployment, useful information was generated which pointed operatives to persons of interest within the locality.

The suspects are in custody as investigations continue, with the case slated for further action in accordance with the law. Commandant Akintayo commended the officers involved and reiterated the command's commitment to combating crime, urging residents to cooperate by providing credible information.

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The matter will be transferred for further investigation and handled in accordance with the law.