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Edo Police Command Rescues Italian Cleric, Kills Three Kidnappers in Gun Duel

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Edo police operatives have successfully rescued an Italian cleric, Luigi Brena, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Ovia South West local government area of the state. The operatives neutralized three of the kidnappers during a gun duel, while the rest escaped into the forest with various degrees of gunshot injuries. The victim, a 64-year-old priest from the Somascan Father's community, has been taken to the Igbinedion Teaching Hospital, Okada, for treatment. The police are conducting a thorough investigation and have deployed operatives to the area to track down the fleeing kidnappers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Edo State Police Command has rescued Italian cleric Luigi Brena, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Ovia South West local government area.
  • The police operatives killed three of the kidnappers during a gun duel while the rest escaped into the forest with gunshot injuries.
  • The victim, a 64-year-old priest from the Somascan Father's community, has been taken to the Igbinedion Teaching Hospital, Okada, for treatment.
  • The police have launched a manhunt for the fleeing kidnappers, with intensive bush combing underway in the area.
  • Edo State Police Commissioner Abutu Yaro has deployed operatives to volatile areas, resulting in positive outcomes, including the rescue of the Italian cleric.
  • Rev. Fr. Luigi Brena was kidnapped along Ogunwenyi through Usen community in Ovia South West local government area on July 3, 2022.

Statistics:

  • Three kidnappers were killed in the gun duel with the police operatives.
  • The victim, Luigi Brena, is a 64-year-old priest from the Somascan Father's community.
  • The rescue operation was carried out on July 3, 2022 (no specific date mentioned, but approximate time is mentioned as 1745hrs).
  • The police operatives have launched a manhunt for the fleeing kidnappers, with intensive bush combing underway in the area.

Sources:

  • Chidi Nwabuzor, Spokesperson, Edo State Command of Nigeria Police Force (no date mentioned)
  • Statement issued by Chidi Nwabuzor, Spokesperson, Edo State Command of Nigeria Police Force (no date mentioned)

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