By Henry Obetta
Former Local government Chairman of Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh has decried the worsening security situation in Okpekpe Community, particularly along the Ebelle–Amughe and Ebelle–Uzanu roads and surrounding communities while appealing to the Governor Monday Okpebholo and relevant security agencies to intervene and secure the community.
In a statement addressed to the Governor on Sunday, Attoh described the community as “under siege” due to the incessant kidnappings and killings.
Accroding to her, about 10 persons had lost their lives due the activities of bandits and kidnappers in the community since November 2024.
The statement reads: “The latest incident is particularly horrifying. Three individuals were kidnapped along the Ebelle–Amughe road within Okpekpe. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₦30 million, and ₦3 million was delivered. Tragically, despite the payment, two of the victims were killed, while the third escaped with serious gunshot wounds.
