In Edo State, Nigeria, police rescued kidnap victim Iyobo Ighodaro, killed one kidnapper, and recovered his vehicle and a firearm.

Police in Edo State, Nigeria, rescued kidnap victim Iyobo Ighodaro in Egor after tracking his abductors to their hideout. During a gunfight, one suspected kidnapper was killed, while another escaped with injuries. The police recovered Ighodaro's stolen vehicle, a firearm, and other items. Unharmed, Ighodaro received medical treatment and was reunited with his family. The Commissioner of Police commended the operation and warned criminals of impending consequences.