Two adolescent girls, aged 13 and 14—with one managing sickle cell disease—have been recovered in Edo State following a foiled human trafficking scheme targeting Libya. The minors were intercepted and returned safely after traveling through multiple states before authorities intervened. The girls left Benin City on a Sunday […]
Edo Updates
In a proactive move to strengthen disaster preparedness, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for unified action among emergency response stakeholders in Edo State to confront the growing threat of flooding. The appeal was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City on Wednesday. […]
Edo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has issued a strong statement condemning the recent killing of eight personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the abduction of a Chinese expatriate in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. During a visit to the scene of […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has announced the initial set of constituency projects slated for execution in the Edo-North Senatorial District. The projects, aimed at improving living conditions and educational infrastructure, were officially handed over to contractors on Sunday. The first batch of projects includes the construction of a 2.5-kilometer road […]
A coordinated rescue mission led by the Edo State Police Command has resulted in the safe recovery of 16 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Auchi expressway. The incident occurred on Friday evening when armed assailants intercepted an 18-seater bus operated by New Edo Line Transport Company, […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is mourning the loss of eight of its personnel who were killed in an ambush attack by suspected kidnappers in Okpella, Edo State. The attack, which lasted for about three hours on Friday night, also left four NSCDC officers critically injured, one […]
Edo’s Special Security Squad announced the arrest of nine individuals suspected of cult membership during a pre-dawn operation in Iguoshodin N’Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area. Authorities say the action was triggered by tip-offs and an urgent distress call from residents who reported terrorizing activities. Coordinator Idemudia Noah revealed […]
The Edo State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has showcased its transformative efforts in fostering women’s economic participation, combating human trafficking, and advancing gender equality through targeted legal and policy reforms. These achievements were highlighted by Chief Bisi Idaomi Esq., the Commissioner for Women […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed profound grief over the tragic death of Ruth Otabor, a recent Auchi Polytechnic graduate, who lost her life following a road accident on August 11 near the institution’s Sports Complex in Edo State. In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Monday […]
In a bold move to enhance public safety, the Edo State Police Command has initiated a Community Safety Partnership aimed at deepening collaboration with religious and community leaders to address rising security concerns. Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, unveiled the initiative during a strategic meeting in Benin City, where […]