Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says he will ensure those behind recent kidnappings are brought to justice as the police begin investigations. According to reports, Okpebholo makes the assurance to residents and victims’ families following the abductions, stating that law enforcement is already working on the case.

Both accounts from The Punch describe the same development: police are launching a probe into the incident(s), while the governor pledges to support efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. The reporting also links the situation to broader security concerns in Edo State, with the governor presenting the investigation and subsequent arrests as part of the state’s response.

The articles do not provide detailed information on the number of victims, identities of suspects, or specific investigative steps beyond confirming that a police investigation has started. The current focus, as presented across the sources, is the governor’s public commitment to justice and the commencement of police action to determine responsibility and locate those involved.