The Edo State Government on Wednesday began the demolition of houses where suspected kidnappers kept their victims even as two alleged abductors, Utubor Uchenna and Felix Ebama, revealed how they collected N10m ransom from two of their victims in their last operation before they were arrested.

The duo stated this when they were taken to identify the houses where they kept their victims.

While speaking to journalists, the suspects, who belonged to a gang of seven, admitted to the crime and identified the property as their hideout before the demolition.

Admitting to the crime, they said they had been involved in high-profile kidnapping within the Edo Central area with the last operation fetching them N10m.

Uchenna noted that their last victim was abducted because of the luxury car he drives and was kidnapped alongside a lady. He said both victims were released unhurt after parting with a ransom of N10m.

Uchenna said, “The last operation we did fetched us N10m ransom. We abducted a man who drove flashy cars and he was with a lady and they were both kidnapped.

“We are here to identify the house where we kept our victims and we have been involved in several kidnapping operations.”

Meanwhile, in a bold step to ensure the safety of its citizens and curb criminal activities, the Edo State Government on Wednesday began the demolition of houses linked to kidnappers.

Leading security personnel on the demolition that took place in Illeh, Esan West Local Government Area and Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Akhere Paul, said the exercise was in accordance with the law.




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