Police record casuality as Edo judge rescued with gunshot injury



Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, the kidnapped president, Igueben Customary Area Court rescued by security operatives in Edo State





By Editor

Jan 12, 2023

The combined team of the Nigeria Police and the Military on Thursday recorded a casuality as they rescued the kidnapped president of Igueben Customary Court, Precious Aigbonoga.

A Police officer was reportedly killed in a fierce battle against the abductors, who also shot the judge.

Dailymonitorngr reports that the customary court president was abducted on Monday at Ugoneki in Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo state.

Chidi Nwabuzor, the image maker of the command, made the disclosure while confirming the release of the customary court judge to newsmen in Benin City.

Nwabuzor said the judge was rescued by the  Military and police at a place called scorpion hill inside the forest where she was held captive. 

He added that a police officer lost his life during the rescue operation.

A source close to the family who also confirmed the rescue of the judge, said she was shot by the kidnappers and now receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

"Yes, she was rescued by the military, but was shot by the kidnappers. But she is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the state. She has been reunited with the family", he said.

Reacting to the rescued, the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) commended the security agencies for the prompt intervention that led to her rescue.

A statement signed by Festus  Usiobaifo, publicity Secretary of the branch on behalf of Nosa Francis Edo-Osagie, chairman of the association, however commiserated with the Edo State Commissioner of Police,  Mohammed Adamu Dankwara on the loss of his gallant officer. 

He also appreciated Nigerians especially members of the Benin Bar for standing by the family of the kidnapped president of the customary court  during her time in captivity.

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