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In a swift operation, the Edo State Security Corps, along with local hunters, successfully rescued Pascal, a student of Ambrose Alli University, who had been kidnapped. The rescue took place during a ransom payment attempt on January 25, 2026.
On January 10, 2026, students from Ambrose Alli University and local residents in Ekpoma protested against the alarming increase in kidnappings in their community, which has turned into a hotspot for such crimes. The protests, initially peaceful, escalated into violence when thugs took control, blocking major roads and vandalizing property.
Edo State Governor Okpebholo has significantly raised the monthly subvention for Ambrose Alli University from N41 million to N500 million, emphasizing his dedication to reforming the institution and ensuring staff salaries are paid.
