9 Jul 2013

News: Gunmen kill soldier, kidnap Israeli

Gunmen yesterday, in Benin, Edo State, killed a Soldier on guard duty at  SETRACO Construction Company yard and kidnapped an Israeli working with the company.

Vanguard gathered that another soldier was reportedly shot and wounded, while a third soldier, also on guard duty was said to have escaped the attack launched by the gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

It was also learnt that the kidnap victim, whose name could not be established at press time, is said to be a staff of SETRACO working on the Upper Mission Road in Benin.

When contacted, yesterday, 4 Brigade Army spokesperson, Capt. Roslyn Managbe, said she was yet to be briefed on the incident.
But her Edo Police Command counterpart, Mr. Moses Eguavoen, who confirmed the incident, said police had commenced covert intelligence gathering with a view to apprehending the suspects and also ascertain what might have led to the incident.

He assured members of the public of police determination to provide safety for them and their property.

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