By DADA AYOKHAI
A teenager has been abducted in Ayogwiri community, Uzairue clan, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State.
The kidnappers, suspected to be Fulani herders, allegedly attack some women on their way from the farm and absucted a 12-year-old girl after releasing her mother
This incident has created fear and panic in the community .
The ugly incident is said to have occured in the afternoon with
two women got injured during the process of abduction are said to be currently receiving treatment at the hospital, while the kidnappers took a young girl into custody.
The community has swiftly responded to the abduction news, with vigilantes and hunters launching a rescue mission in the bushes.
According to unconfirmed sources the kidnappers has open communication demanding N5 million naira as ransom.
The Ayogwiri incident is part of a disturbing trend of attacks and kidnappings in Edo North Senatorial district, with many incidents going unresolved due to perceived security lapses.
Inhabitants of the area are now finding it increasingly difficult to engage in farming activities due to fear of abduction.
The community is urging the state government to enhance security measures to prevent further incidents .
The Etsako axis has witnessed a surge in kidnappings, with incidents occurring almost daily.
The community in a statement issued by Engr Vincent Ozemoya , the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the umbrella body of the community condemned
the unfortunate and unacceptable development which has shattered the peace and accommodating spirit of our beloved community which gave rise to strangers being allowed to live amicably in the community.
According to the release “we received with grave concern the attack of some women from Ayogwiri and their daughter who were returning from their Farms on Friday 10th October, 2025.In the process,our daughter was adopted by the marauders while our women were brutally assaulted.”
”The BoT calls on all relevant security agencies in the area to rise up and rid our Farms and forest of evil elements,be they herdsmen or kidnappers.
”Our farmers must feel safe and free to cultivate and provide food for their families without molestation and intimidation whatsoever.Our internal security architecture should wake up and take back our land and Farms.”
”We must deal with this situation decisively.We acknowledge and commend all necessary actions being taken to rescue our daughter unhurt.
”I therefore urge our people to remain calm but vigilant as the appropriate authorities do the needful” he said
Herders Attack women, Abducts Teenager In Ayogwiri Community
