The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of seven passengers along the Benin–Akure Road, between Obarenren Community and Odunwongie Community.

This was stated in a press release on Tuesday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem.

She said that the police rescued eight, including children, while efforts were ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining seven passengers.

The statement read, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on October 25, 2025, at about 17:00 hrs, a distress call was received by the Command while Ekiadolor Division operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene of the suspected kidnapping incident along the Benin–Akure Road, between Obarenren Community and Odunwongie Community.