Edo Police apprehend 22 over alleged kidnapping, murder, defilement, armed robbery
The Edo State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, murder, defilement, armed robbery and other crimes across the state. DAILY POST reports that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, also killed one suspected kidnapper and arrested another during separate operations. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, […] Edo…
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended 22 suspects accused of committing kidnapping, murder, defilement, armed robbery and other criminal activities across the state, according to a statement released by the command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem.
During separate operations, the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, killed one suspected kidnapper and arrested another individual. The arrested suspects include nine alleged armed robbers, seven murder suspects, and one defilement suspect.
Five kidnapped victims were rescued by a joint team of security operatives, including a woman and her three children. The nine suspects accused of armed robbery were arrested on August 30, 2026, at approximately 7:30 am by officers from the Ugbor Division, working in conjunction with the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC). The operation was carried out following credible intelligence, which led to the capture of the suspects.
Ikoedem emphasized that these arrests underscore the police command's continuous commitment to intelligence-led policing, crime prevention, and the safeguarding of lives and property throughout the state.
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