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How Gunmen Killed 3 Policemen, Kidnapped Park Boss in Edo

Matilda Omonaiye/

Suspected kidnappers have killed three policemen and abducted the CEO of the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Dr Andy Ehanire.

The bandits, who struck at about 6pm on Sunday, escaped with the slain policemen’s rifles.

Edo State police spokesman, DSP Moses Nkombe, confirmed the killings and abduction.

Nkombe assured that the attackers would soon be arrested.

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