The governor also warned that the Edo government would not tolerate any act that threatened public safety and security ...
June 15, 2026
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has condemned the kidnapping incident at the ”Vegetable Market” area of the Airport Road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.
This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Patrick Ebojele, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened on Sunday.
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