Jethro Ibileke/Benin

A police officer simply identified as DSP Godwin and four other persons who’s identities are yet unknown have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Ubiaja, headquarters of Esan South East local government area of Edo State.

A pastor who’s yet to be named, but was also travelling along the same route, was allegedly shot.

The abducted victims were said to be travelling to Asaba when the vehicle they were traveling in was stopped by the gunmen who were on the road.

It was gathered that DSP Godwin and the other victims were taken into the bush.

Sources have it that the pastor is currently receiving treatment in an unnamed hospital.

The public relations officer of Edo police command, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident.

He told journalists in Benin, that the police have mobilised tactical team to forest reserves around the Ewatto, Ubiaja, Okhuessan with the view to rescuing their colleague.

He said: “The Command is doing something to locate. Tactical team at Ubiaja division. Good news would soon emerge from the tactical team work in the forest.”