The Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, announced on Friday that three suspected kidnappers were arrested in Uromi, Esan Northeast Local Government Area of Edo State.

Ibadin, speaking to reporters in Benin, identified the suspects as Asene Ogah, 49; Ibhafidon Eric, 29 and Ekpu Godfrey, 44.

The arrests were made following a distress call from Mrs. Rita Ufuha, who had been targeted by the kidnappers. Ibadin explained that his team, on a routine patrol and search of Esan land, responded swiftly to the call, rescued the victim, and hid her in a safe location before capturing the suspects, who were identified by Mrs. Ufuha.

He confirmed that three out of the seven kidnappers who had invaded Ufuha?s residence were arrested, warning criminals in the state that Edo would be too hot for them unless they left for other states.

The suspects confessed to the crime, and two locally-made pump action guns were recovered from them. Ibadin added that they would be handed over to the police for further investigation.

Mrs. Ufuha alleged that the kidnappers were sent by Mr. Bruce, the leader of the Esan Awareness Group, based in Sweden. She expressed her gratitude to the Edo Security Corps for saving her life. (The Nation)