{
  "id": 16084861,
  "title": "Edo: Police arrest GUO Transport Company’s Operational Manager, driver with arms, cannabis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/edo-police-arrest-guo-transport-companys-operational-manager-driver",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:52:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/edo-police-arrest-guo-motors-operational-manager-driver-with-arms-cannabis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent arrest, two individuals from GUO Transport Company were taken into custody by the Edo State Police Command. Godwin Emeka, the driver, and Enearu Louis, the operational manager, were found in possession of arms and ammunition, as well as suspected cannabis. The incident occurred on October 20, 2026, during a checkpoint stop-and-search operation along the Benin–Lagos Road. The suspects, aged 37 and 40 respectively, were apprehended while driving a GUO Transport Company Toyota Ultra bus, registered as AGU721ZL. Items recovered from the vehicle included 100 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.65mm-calibre ammunition, 200 rounds of 9mm-calibre ammunition, and three bags containing cannabis.\n\nAdditionally, the police announced the arrest of another suspect, Osakpanwan Ekuase, 30, for a separate crime. Ekuase is accused of stealing five cars in Benin City, posing as a worker to gain access to the vehicles at a mechanic workshop in Ogheghe Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The suspect was apprehended on August 30, 2026, and will face court proceedings after the conclusion of the investigation.",
  "summary": "Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two staff members of GUO Transport Company, identified as Godwin Emeka and Enearu Louis, with arms and ammunition. The duo were also allegedly found with three bags containing substances suspected to be cannabis. The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed this to newsmen in […] Edo: Police arrest GUO Transport Company’s…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}