Men of the Edo State Police and some hunters in Akoko-Edo local government area have rescued a Catholic priest, Fr. Isaac Agubi, who was abducted on Sunday at Ikpeshi after conducting Sunday service.
Fr. Agubi was rescued at Sasaro area in Akoko-Edo after exchange of gunfire with his abductors.
He was said to have been abandoned by his abductors.
One of his abductors who sustained bullet wound was arrested.
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Edo Police spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the operation, said Fr. Agubi was rescued at about 7:30pm.
Nwabuzor said Agubi was released unhurt due to pressure mounted by the Police Operatives in collaboration with the Hunters and the Vigilante group during combing of the bush exercise
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