Abducted Edo Magistrate shot, policeman killed during rescue.
By Admin
A police officer was shot dead as security operatives rescue Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, the kidnapped President of Igueben Customary Area Court of Appeal, in Edo State.
The magistrate, who was kidnapped on January 9, around Ugoneki axis, Uhumwonde LGA of the state while on her way to work, also sustained gunshot injuries during the rescue on Thursday, January 12.
The rescue operation was carried out by a combined team of military operatives and police special anti-kidnapping squad attached to the police headquarters in Benin City, at a place called scorpion heel, inside the forest where she was held captive.
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It was gathered that in the process of rescuing the victim, there was an exchange of heavy gunfire between the police and the bandits which led to one of the gallant police officers paying the ultimate price.
The injured magistrate is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
