BREAKING: An Eritrean migrant armed with guns and explosives has taken hostages at a nightclub in Ede, the Netherlands.
The situation in the central Dutch town of Ede remains tense as several people were held hostage in a nightclub by an unidentified gunman. Heavily armed police and special force teams were deployed outside the popular club.
According to Gelderland Police, three people were released. They did not give any further details about how many hostages remained in the club.
“Situation is not over yet,” added the police.
Video from the scene showed three people walking out of the club with their hands in the air following their release.
Taking to X, the police said that at the moment there is no indication of a terrorist motive.
Earlier on Saturday, officers cordoned off a square in central Ede and evacuated about 150 nearby homes.
The hostages were being held in Cafe Petticoat, a popular bar and nightclub in Ede, reported The Associated Press.
Reportedly, the gunman threatened to detonate a bomb. The man is armed with weapons and explosives, reported Reuters citing a local newspaper.
In the wake of the situation, trains to and from Ede were cancelled.
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