Police deny mass abduction road blockade by herdsmen in edo

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Police Deny Mass Abduction Road Blockade by Herdsmen in Edo

Benin City, Edo State - The Edo State Police Command has denied reports of a mass abduction incident involving herdsmen on a major road in the state.

According to eyewitnesses, a group of herdsmen allegedly blocked a major road in the state, abducting several people, including motorists and passengers, on Tuesday evening.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor, has dismissed the reports, saying that there was no such incident.

"We have not received any report of a mass abduction incident involving herdsmen on any road in Edo State," Nwabuzor said in a statement. "We are not aware of any such incident and we have not received any complaint from any member of the public."

The PPRO urged the public to disregard the reports, saying that they were likely false and aimed at causing panic.

"We want to assure the good people of Edo State that the police are committed to maintaining law and order in the state and we will not tolerate any act of violence or criminality," Nwabuzor said.

The denial by the police has sparked controversy, with many residents of the state expressing skepticism about the claim.

"I was on the road when it happened," said a motorist who preferred to remain anonymous. "I saw the herdsmen blocking the road and people being taken away. I don't know why the police are denying it."

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of residents and motorists in the state, with many calling for increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The Edo State Government has also been urged to investigate the incident and provide a clear explanation to the public.

In the meantime, the police have assured residents that they are working to maintain peace and order in the state and will not hesitate to take action against anyone found to be involved in any act of violence or criminality.