COMMUNITY LEADER K!LLED, DAUGHTER ABDUCTED IN EDO

Tragedy struck Idoa Community on the night of February 23, 2026, as suspected kidnappers reportedly k!lled Chief Jimoh Jacob Ogbie, a 50-year-old community leader, and abducted his 23-year-old daughter, Nene Jacob, along with another young woman whose identity is yet to be confirmed.According to sources, the incident occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. at Chief Ogbie’s residence. The attackers reportedly overpowered him, leaving him fatally wounded, before forcibly taking his daughter and her friend.The deceased has been deposited at a morgue for autopsy, while security agencies have intensified search and rescue efforts in the area. Bush-combing operations are ongoing as authorities work to secure the release of the abducted women and apprehend the perpetrators.Residents of Idoa Community have expressed shock and fear following the attack, urging authorities to bring the culprits to justice swiftly.Authorities are calling on anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the victims to come forward to aid in the investigation.