Operative of Edo Security Corps escapes from kidnappers’ den after fierce battle

Yusuf Kazim, an operative of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has escaped from the kidnappers’ den aft a fierce battle.

DAILY POST gathered that Kazim, who operates successful Edo North Senatorial District, was ambushed connected Wednesday, April 15, 2026, portion driving into his residence astatine Iyahmo successful Etsako West Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the operative besides rescued 2 different victims during the encounter.
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The Deputy Commander of the Corps successful complaint of operations, Richard Balogun confirmed the incidental to newsmen successful Benin City.

Balogun, who commended Kazim’s bravery and resilience, added that “he is successful captious information and receiving attraction astatine the hospital.”
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He prayed for his speedy recovery, noting that the kidnappers inflicted superior injuries connected him earlier fleeing.
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He besides added that the lawsuit has been handed implicit to the constabulary for further investigation, portion efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects.

It was learnt that portion successful captivity, helium reportedly encountered 2 different abductees namely Caleb Yusuf, 25, and Himach Suleiman who had been held aft their families failed to conscionable ransom demands.
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It was besides gathered that Kazim, successful a melodramatic crook of events, allegedly engaged the kidnappers successful a conflict and disarmed them of an A...