30-year-old Man Shoots security Operative in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Raphael Franklin, over the alleged attempted murder of a member of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC). The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the police received a distress call reporting the shooting of Oligie Prosper, 45, an operative of the […]
A 30-year-old man, named Raphael Franklin, has been apprehended by the Edo State Police Command for the alleged attempted murder of a member of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC). The police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, announced that the incident occurred at Igbonto Community in the state, where 45-year-old ESSC operative Oligie Prosper was shot by the suspect using a homemade Dane gun.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene and left behind his Lifan motorcycle. The victim was immediately taken to Agbor General Hospital in Delta State, where he is currently receiving medical treatment and is showing signs of improvement. Following a series of surveillance efforts and a joint operation involving the police, ESSC, vigilantes, and local hunters, the suspect was located and arrested on September 6, 2026.
One locally made single-barrel gun was recovered from the suspect's residence. The case is currently under investigation, and the suspect will be presented in court once the investigation is completed.
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