The Edo State Police Command announced on Tuesday that the Chief Imam of Uromi, Moritada Obhakhoboh, has been released by his abductors due to the pressure from police operatives.
Obhakhoboh was released on July 13, 2025, and has since been reunited with his family in stable condition. He was kidnapped on July 7, 2025, in the Angle 80 area of Uromi, with the incident reported to the police the following day.
The police quickly launched a manhunt, deploying tactical teams and collaborating with local vigilantes to locate the assailants.
Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika commended the operatives for their efforts and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to aid ongoing crime-fighting efforts.
