A 12-year-old girl has reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on the Ayogwiri community in Etsako West Native Authorities Space of Edo State.
DAILY POST gathered that the mom of the sufferer was, nonetheless, launched by the abductors.
The suspected kidnappers are mentioned to be demanding the sum of N5 million ransom from the household of the abductee whose id is but to be recognized as of press time.
The incident was mentioned to have occurred on Friday, October 20, 2025, when the sufferer, the mom and different girls had been returning from the farm.
In response to a supply who spoke on situation of anonymity, the incident occurred in the afternoon on the fateful day and two girls had been injured through the abduction.
He mentioned the ladies are presently receiving remedy on the hospital, whereas the abductors took the younger girl away.
He additionally added that youths, vigilantes and hunters of the community have combed the bushes and forests in a rescue mission for the kidnapped girl.
The community, nonetheless, referred to as on governments in any respect ranges to boost safety measures to stop additional incidents.
A press release by the Ayogwiri Osiregbemeh Union, AOU, additionally confirmed the kidnapping.
The assertion signed by the chairman, Board of Trustees of the Union, Vincent Ozemoya condemned the incident, and described it as an unlucky and unacceptable improvement.
Ozemoya famous that the event has shattered the peace and accommodating spirit of the community which gave rise to strangers being allowed to dwell amicably in the community.
“We obtained with grave concern the assault of some girls from Ayogwiri and their daughter who had been returning from their Farms on Friday, October 20, 2025. Within the course of, our daughter was kidnapped by the marauders whereas our girls had been brutally assaulted.
“The BoT calls on all related safety businesses in the realm to stand up and rid our farms and forest of evil components by the herdsmen or kidnappers.
“Our farmers should really feel secure and free to domesticate and supply meals for his or her households with out molestation and intimidation in any respect.Our inner safety structure ought to get up and take again our land and farms.
“We should cope with this example decisively. We acknowledged and commend all needed actions being taken to rescue our daughter unharmed.
“I due to this fact urge our folks to stay calm however vigilant as the suitable authorities do the needful” he mentioned.
