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8 kidnappers nabbed in Uromi, Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has smashed a notorious gang of eight suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising Esan land in Edo state.
National Daily learnt that three of the suspects were hired from Lagos to execute the dirty deal by some persons in Uromi, which included the neighbour of the victim.
It was learnt that they had allegedly kidnapped an unnamed business man at the entrance of his house, and shot him on the leg before taking him away with his own car.
However, it was gathered that while journeying to their hideout, the victim was said to have cleverly and suddenly opened the door of the car, jumped out and escaped.
Irked with his escape, the suspects were said to have taken his Highlander jeep to Onitsha, Anambra state and sold it.
Unfortunately for them, through useful information, all the suspects were apprehended, leading to the recovery of the car from the buyer.
National Daily gathered that one of the suspects was discovered to be the victim’s neighbour in Uromi, Edo state.
However, investigation revealed that he orchestrated the plan and provided the gang with useful information about the suspect.
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