Police Rescue 13 Kidnapping Victims on Benin-Lagos Expressway
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- •Police rescued 13 kidnapped passengers along the Benin-Lagos expressway by May 24, 2026.
- •The rescue operation included recovering the last group of abducted Lagos-bound passengers in Edo state.
- •Separate kidnappings also occurred in Ondo state, where police rescued 12 passengers and are searching for others.
- •The Benin-Lagos expressway is a major transport corridor frequently targeted by kidnappers.
- •Authorities intensified security operations in response to a rise in kidnappings affecting travelers in southwestern Nigeria.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Edo and Ondo police increase joint patrols along the Benin-Lagos expressway then the frequency of kidnappings may decrease, improving safety for commuters and boosting local economic activity.
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