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Edo Police rescue abducted 70-year-old farmer, foil N30m ransom payment

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Edo Police rescue abducted 70-year-old farmer, foil N30m ransom payment
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By Emmanuel Okogba



Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 70-year-old farmer who was kidnapped while returning from his farm, foiling a N30 million ransom demand.



The victim, Pa Jonah Owobu, from Uwalo Oke in Uromi, Edo State, was abducted on Monday, 20 April 2026, after he failed to return home from his farm.



According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, his wife reported the incident to the police on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, at

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