Abductors contact family of kidnapped Edo Commissioner

The family of the Edo State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Emmanuel Agbale, who was kidnapped on Friday, has been contacted by his abductors, reports say.

A source close to the family said the kidnappers told the family that the commissioner was with them and that they have started negotiations, a source said.

The source however failed to disclose what the kidnappers are demanding as ransom.

“They have contacted the family and are talking. The family members were even allowed to speak with the commissioner to be sure he is alive, but they are talking”, the source said.

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The spokesman of the Edo State Police Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, while speaking on efforts the command is making to rescue Agbale, said they have deployed men of several departments, including anti-kidnapping and other special squads, on the trail of the kidnappers.

“We have deployed men from various departments and we are working to ensure that he is released”, Nwabuzor, said.

Agbale was kidnapped last Friday on Benin-Ekpoma Road and his police orderly killed in the process.

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