Bandits abduct seven in Edo community over female circumcision dispute

A quiet community in Edo State was thrown into turmoil on Monday, December 22, 2025, following the abduction of seven persons, including an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Izebhokhae, by suspected bandits. The incident, reportedly triggered by a long-standing family dispute over female circumcision, has left residents in fear and confusion. Eyewitnesses report that ...