A kidnapped member of the Edo State Security Corps, Yusuf Kazim, has escaped from the den of his abductors along with two other victims.
The daring escape was said to have occurred after he engaged the gunmen in a fierce battle and disarmed them in the process.
A source told NGGOSSIPS Online on Friday that the security official, identified as Kazim, who operates in Edo North Senatorial District, was ambushed while driving into his residence at Aya-Iyamo in Etsako West Local Government Area.
The source added, “the gunmen abducted him at gunpoint and whisked him into a nearby forest.
“While in captivity, he met two other abductees, Caleb Yusuf, 25, and Himach Suleiman, who had been held after their families failed to meet ransom demands.
“In a turn of event, Kazim was said to have engaged the kidnappers in a struggle and disarmed them of an AK-47 rifle. The assailants fled the scene, abandoning their weapons.
“The ESSC operative, who reportedly sustained severe injuries during the encounter, however escaped alongside with the two other victims.”
Confirming the incident to NGGOSSIPS Online on Friday, the Deputy Corps Commander of the ESSC, Richard Balogun, commended Kazim’s bravery and resilience, adding that “he is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the hospital.”
Balogun prayed for his speedy recovery, noting that the kidnappers inflicted serious injuries on him before fleeing.
He added that the case has been handed over to the police for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects.
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