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Security Operatives Rescue Abducted Edo Customary Court President

 

The recently kidnapped President of Igueben Area Customary Court in Edo State, His Honour Precious Aigbonoga (Mrs.), has been rescued by a combined team of police and military personnel.

It would be recalled that Mrs Aigbonoga, was last Monday kidnapped at Ugoneki town in Uhunwonde Local Government Area of the state while on her way to attend court sitting in Igueben.

Confirming the report, a family source who did not want his name mentioned told our correspondent on phone that Mrs Aigbonoga, who was rescued in the wee hour of Thursday, January 12, 2023, was shot in the leg by her abductors.

The source revealed that the Customary Court President is being hospitalised at the time of filing this report.

“She was rescued by the military but was shot by the kidnappers and she is receiving treatment in the hospital,” the source revealed.

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