Edo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of two students and a lecturer

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of two students and a lecturer of the Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday night.

The gunmen reportedly invaded the institute late evening and abducted the victims after scaring away other persons with their sporadic gunshots. Among the victims is said to be a staff of the Environmental Studies Department simply identified as Miss Uzo.

Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Bello Kontongs, confirmed the incident in Benin City but said the police are on the trail of the kidnappers. “It is true, three persons were kidnapped, two students and a staff, the police is after the kidnappers and we will get them.” He said.