Gunmen Kidnap Seven Naval Officers In Edo

NEWS DIRECT has learned that gunmen suspected of being kidnappers have kidnapped seven Nigerian Navy officers in Edo State.

While traveling to Delta from Kaduna State, the officers were attacked and kidnapped along the Sapele-Warri route.

SP Kotongs Bello, the State Police Public Relations Officer, verified the incident to DAILY POST, saying the command had rescued five policemen.

The PPRO who was unable to give details of the incident, said the command is working hard to ensure the remaining officers are also rescued unhurt.

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Criminal elements have been on rampage across the country, killing and kidnapping citizens despite efforts by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.

Several school children and travellers are currently in kidnappers dens, particularly in the North where banditry is relatively a business.