Tag: The Edo State Police Command
Police arrest 13, rescue kidnap victims in Edo security sweep
“Operatives of Ekpoma Division immediately mobilised to the location and successfully arrested five suspects in connection with the act,” the…
Police bust teenager for staging abduction in Edo
The suspect, now in police custody, was apprehended on Monday, 12 January 2026, following a report of a suspected abduction…
Fake News Alert: Police refute fire claims in Ekpoma station
“The Command wishes to categorically state that no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma. The viral…
PoS operator’s murder: Police dismantle seven-man syndicate in Edo
The suspects were arrested during a targeted operation that also led to the recovery of firearms and a vehicle allegedly…
Soldier who shot Ekpoma protester identified – Police
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the military operative involved in the…
Childhood friend allegedly hacks Europe-based man to death in Edo
“He was rushed to the hospital for treatment, where he was confirmed dead. The suspect, after committing the crime, absconded…
Police arrest 821 suspects, rescue 377 kidnap victims in Edo
In addition, operatives of the Command secured the release of 377 kidnap victims, recovered 11 stolen vehicles, and seized 188…
Police rescue 11 kidnap victims in Edo, seven still missing
The passengers were abducted along the Benin–Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government Area by gunmen…
Cultists in Edo get hot: Police arrest 16 suspects, recover weapons
Prominent among those arrested was 33-year-old Bello Salami, a suspected member of the Maphite Confraternity who was fingered in the…
Police rescue kidnapped victim, recover arms in Edo
Meanwhile, a 25-year-old suspected member of Vikings Cult group, Kelly Osayawe, has been arrested for shooting and injuring a man…
Edo woman burns domestic servant’s genital with hot metal
A statement by the Command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, disclosed that the 15-year-old victim, Jude Joseph, sustained injuries in his lap…
How we arrested notorious cult leader wanted for murder – Edo police
Edebor was said to have led an attack on one Cyril at Uwelu Market area, in Benin City, during which…
Woman Inspector, sergeant dismissed over rape of teenager
It added that anyone of them that was displeased with the judgement had the right to appeal as stipulated in…
Two arrested in Edo over threat to life and arson
Iwo advised residents in the state to embrace and explore legitimate opportunities, pursue education, and develop skills that would benefit…
Police operatives neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Edo
Items recovered from the suspects included one cut to size gun, one live cartridge, a cutlass and three phones of…
Police detain teenager accused of raping minor in Edo
Yamu said the matter had been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department
Man kills septuagenarian father, step mother with pestle
Nwabuzor further confirmed that the corpses have been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy and investigations.
Police arrest suspected killer of Chief Imam in Edo
Police in Edo have arrested the suspected killer of the Chief Imam of Egbeta Mosque in Ovia North East Local…