THE ABDUCTED EDO MAGISTRATE WAS SHOT, AND A POLICE OFFICER WAS KILLED DURING THE RESCUE.

A police officer was killed while attempting to free Mrs. Precious Aigbonoga, they kidnapped President of the Igueben Customary Area Court of Appeal in Edo State.

The magistrate, who was abducted on her way to work on January 9 near Ugoneki axis in Uhumwonde LGA of the state, was also shot during the rescue on Thursday, January 12.

A combined team of military operatives and police special anti-kidnapping squad attached to the police headquarters in Benin City carried out the rescue operation at a location known as scorpion heel, inside the forest where she was held captive.

It was learned that during the process of rescuing the victim, the police and the bandits exchanged heavy gunfire, resulting in one of the brave police officers paying the ultimate price.

The injured magistrate is being treated at an undisclosed hospital.