A member of the Edo State Security Corps, identified as Yusuf Kazim, managed to flee the hideout of his abductors together with two fellow captives. According to a source who spoke to PUNCH Online on Friday, Kazim, who operates in the Edo North Senatorial District, was ambushed while driving to his home in Aya‑Iyamo, Etsako West Local Government Area. Gunmen seized him at gunpoint and dragged him into a nearby forest, where he encountered fellow hostages Caleb Yusuf, 25, and Himach Suleiman, both held after their families could not meet ransom demands.
Kazim is reported to have wrestled the kidnappers, seized an AK‑47 rifle and forced the assailants to flee, abandoning their weapons. Although he sustained severe injuries, he escaped with the two other victims. Deputy Corps Commander Richard Balogun confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Friday, saying "he is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the hospital." Balogun added that the case has been turned over to police for further investigation and that efforts to locate the suspects continue.
Richard Balogun lauds Kazim's bravery while the operative remains in critical condition, exposing a stark gap between commendation and the dire health reality. The unresolved kidnapping of Caleb Yusuf and Himach Suleiman suggests that families in Edo North still face peril despite the rescue. Ongoing police investigations may not guarantee swift justice for those still vulnerable.
⚖️ NaijaBuzz is an AI-assisted news aggregator. This content is curated from third-party sources — NaijaBuzz is not the original publisher and is not responsible for the accuracy of source reporting. The NaijaBuzz Take is AI-assisted editorial opinion only, not established fact. All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. NaijaBuzz does not endorse the views expressed in source articles.
