Police arrest 69 suspects, rescue 9 kidnap victims in Edo
The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested 69 suspects in connection with various crimes across the state in August 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the command’s achievements during the month under review. He said the command also rescued nine kidnapped victims from captivity during […]
In August 2026, the Edo State Police Command apprehended 69 individuals suspected of various criminal activities. State Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor announced these arrests during a press briefing. The 69 suspects were linked to crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, human trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence, store breaking and stealing.
Daaor highlighted that 13 suspects were detained for alleged kidnapping, 14 were arrested for armed robbery, 19 were suspected of cultism, six were connected to human trafficking, and five were apprehended for store breaking and stealing. Additionally, 12 individuals were arrested for sexual and gender-based violence.
The police force also rescued nine kidnapped victims from captivity during their operations. Apart from arrests, the command recovered eight stolen vehicles, two locally made AK-47 rifles, one pump-action rifle, six magazines, and 200 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition.
Daaor expressed confidence that the police would continue their efforts to combat criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the state.
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