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Human rights activist and founder of the Safe City Volunteer Foundation, Harrison Gwamnishu, has accused security agencies and the Edo State Government of failing to provide support in the rescue of a kidnapped victim, Aisha, who was recently abducted in Auchi and later released in Okpella, in Edo State.
In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, Gwamnishu revealed that Aisha was kidnapped two weeks ago at Igbira Camp, Auchi, and regained her freedom last night after enduring a harrowing trek with her abductors from Auchi to Okpella.
According to him, efforts by his volunteer rescue team to collaborate with security agencies were frustrated by the lack of official response from the Edo State Government and the State Police Command.
"Sadly, we couldn’t move in to capture her abductors because the State Security Agencies and the Edo State Government have repeatedly failed to respond to our calls for collaboration,” Gwamnishu alleged.
He explained that certain technical equipment needed for the operation could not be deployed without official authorization. “Despite repeated efforts to reach the Edo State Government and the Commissioner of Police, we have been unable to get their response,” he added.
Gwamnishu said his team has now withdrawn from Edo State and returned to a state where they have full support from the police, military, and government to operate effectively.
Expressing gratitude to those who supported Aisha’s family during the ordeal, the activist stressed the urgent need for stronger cooperation between citizens, government authorities, and volunteer organizations in tackling insecurity.
According to him, “This is another reminder that security requires partnership between citizens, government, and volunteers like us. We remain ready to assist, but we cannot do it alone,” he said.
He called for immediate government intervention and coordinated field operations to capture the kidnappers, emphasizing that “lives are at stake."
He added, " Enough talk — take action now.”
The activist’s statement comes amid growing public concern over the rising cases of kidnapping and the perceived sluggish response of security agencies in Edo and neighboring states.
Efforts to reach the Edo State Police Command and officials of the State Government for comment were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
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