Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the reported kidnapping incident that occurred on Sunday at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.
In a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Patrick Ebojele, the governor directed the Edo State Commissioner of Police to immediately launch a swift and coordinated investigation into the incident, with a view to securing the rescue of the victim and arresting those responsible.
He also warned that the state government would not tolerate any act capable of threatening public safety, security, or disrupting peace in the state.
Okpebholo said, “I strongly condemn this act of kidnapping and I call on the Commissioner of Police to immediately open investigation into the matter.
“As a government, we will not tolerate any act that threatens public safety and security or disturbs the peace of the state.”
The governor urged residents of Benin City and across Edo State to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station, stressing that timely information would aid ongoing security operations.
He reaffirmed that the government would not rest until those responsible are apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law.
According to reports, a woman was kidnapped while shopping at one of the stores within the Vegetable Market, an incident captured in a viral video.
