In a disturbing incident that has heightened fears about public safety in Edo State, unidentified armed men abducted a middle-aged woman in broad daylight at the popular Vegetable Market off Airport Road in Benin City.
CCTV footage circulating widely on social media, including a post by Instablog9ja, shows the dramatic moment when several armed men seized the woman as she shopped with her husband and children. The video captures the swift and coordinated nature of the operation in a crowded marketplace, sending shockwaves through residents and traders.
Eyewitnesses reported that the woman and her family had gone to the market after attending church service on Sunday morning to purchase items. According to accounts, the gunmen arrived in a commando-style operation, whisked her away, and reportedly fired gunshots into the air as they fled the scene with their victim.
The abduction occurred in a bustling area near key landmarks, including proximity to police facilities, raising serious questions about security lapses in one of Benin City’s central commercial hubs.Police ResponseThe Edo State Police Command has confirmed the incident. Spokesperson CSP Eno Ikoedem described it as an abduction and stated that the Anti-Kidnapping and Violent Crime units have been deployed. Investigators are working closely with the victim’s family to secure her safe release and apprehend the perpetrators.
Police emphasized that operations are underway, though no arrests have been publicly announced as of the latest reports.
