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Edo State Police Command PPRO, Eno Ikoedem
A secondary school student, Tope Oriloye, who was abducted in the Makeke Community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has been released after the payment of N2 million ransom.
Oriloye was kidnapped by gunmen alongside Samuel Ilesanmi on February 8, 2026, at the community health centre.
Ilesanmi had rushed his son to the health centre with his wife when he was abducted.
National Coordinator, Movement for the Advancement of Akoko-Edo People, Bode Ekundayo, disclosed in a short message to newsmen that the community is still awaiting the release of Ilesanmi, who is from Ososo.
The message reads, “We all give thanks to God for the safe arrival of Tope Orilloye back home last night after payment of N2 million. She is safe, healthy, and unharmed.
“We are still awaiting the good news of the second victim, by God’s grace. He is from Ososo. ”
Contacted, the Edo State Police Command PPRO, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed Oriloye’s release on Friday.
She said, “I can confirm to you that Tope Oriloye has been released.” (Guardian)
