The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a young man identified as Christopher, who was shot by suspected kidnappers in Auchi. The assailants also abducted his female companion.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Igbira Camp area, near a fertilizer depot and close to a military checkpoint in the town.
Eyewitnesses said the couple was riding home on a motorcycle when armed attackers, believed to be kidnappers, intercepted them. During the assault, the victim reportedly tried to resist the kidnappers in an effort to save himself and his partner but was shot in the process. The assailants then fled the scene with the woman, whose identity has not yet been confirmed.
The Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident, stating that eyewitnesses reported the suspected kidnappers were wearing military uniforms. 'I am not saying they are soldiers but they said the people wore army camouflage. The young man was shot, and he was later rushed to a health facility but later confirmed dead,' she said. 'Efforts are in top gear to apprehend them and rescue the lady.'
