Two vegetable market kidnapping suspects nabbed in Delta, returned to Edo

Two vegetable market kidnapping suspects nabbed in Delta, returned to Edo

...as citizens hail Okpebholo, police

Two suspects who had been on the run over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping at the vegetable market in Benin city have been arrested in Delta State and returned to Edo State.

Bloomshire Nigeria learnt that the suspects were reportedly tracked down by security operatives in Delta after evading arrest during an earlier operation. They have since been transferred to Edo State for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Their arrest is being seen as a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes in Edo state.

The development also reinforce Governor Monday Okpebholo’s vow to rid Edo State of criminal elements and make the state unsafe for kidnappers and other criminals.

Governor Okpebholo had repeatedly warned that those involved in criminal activities would be pursued and brought to justice regardless of where they choose to hide.

According to a member of the state oil and gas development commission Hon. Linda Omonzele, “residents are very appreciative of the efforts of the governor and security agencies which led to the arrest”.

She commended the governor and security agencies for their efforts, noting that the successful operation demonstrates that fleeing to another state is no guarantee against arrest.

She also expressed optimism on the speedy prosecution of kidnapping suspects, insisting that those found guilty should face the full weight of the law.

In the same vein the Promoter of Edo: Nigeria’s Construction Site, Mr. John Mayaki, “said the arrest sends a strong signal that the government’s resolve to tackle insecurity remains firm and that criminal elements will continue to be tracked down and apprehended wherever they are found.