In a series of alarming kidnappings occurring in Edo State, Nigeria, gunmen have abducted five individuals, including a police inspector, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of N100 million for two of the victims. These incidents took place on February 8 in the Akoko Edo Local Government Area, raising significant concerns regarding the escalating insecurity in the region. The victims include Tope Oriloye, a female secondary school student, and Samuel Ilesanmi, who was at the community health centre with his sick child when the attack occurred.

The first of the two separate attacks happened at the Makeke Community Health Centre, where the kidnappers stormed in and seized their victims in a brazen display of violence that highlights the deteriorating security situation in Edo North Senatorial District. Bode Ekundayo, the National Coordinator of the Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo People, provided details of the attack and expressed the community's concerns about safety and rising incidents of violence against civilians, particularly in health and educational settings. This situation underscores the alarming trend of kidnappings in Nigeria, where ransom demands continue to strain families and local infrastructures.

The kidnappings come amidst growing fear and anxiety within the local population, as community leaders and residents call for increased security measures to protect civilians from such threats. The demand for N100 million in ransom not only reflects the desperation of the criminals but also the escalating dangerous environment for ordinary Nigerians. As the community grapples with these events, it emphasizes the urgent need for governmental intervention to restore safety and security in the region, which has been marred by similar incidents in recent months.