Edo Police rescue nine kidnap victims, including GUO bus passengers

Crime Diary

BENIN CITY, Nigeria (NPA) — The Edo State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of nine kidnapped victims, including passengers abducted during the recent GUO bus incident along the Benin–Lagos Expressway.

According to a statement signed by ASP Eno Ikoedem, Police Public Relations Officer, on April 24, 2026, all victims from the GUO bus attack were freed alive following massive tactical deployments ordered by Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika. The operation involved intelligence assets, aerial surveillance, and coordinated bush-combing efforts that pressured the kidnappers into releasing their captives.

The rescued passengers have since received medical evaluation and reunited with their families.

In a related development, the Command also rescued four other victims who had been abducted earlier this month and held in captivity within Imiegba forest, Agenebode. They too have undergone medical checks and are safe, bringing the total number of rescued victims to nine.

The Command reassured commuters and residents that security along the Benin–Lagos Expressway has been significantly reinforced, with tactical and intelligence assets fully activated across the corridor. These deployments will remain until the route is completely secure.

Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.

“We are confident that all those involved will be brought to justice in the shortest possible time,” the statement said.