The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its crackdown on threats to critical national infrastructure, announcing the arrest of two suspects in unrelated cases of telecommunications sabotage and theft. Commandant Mr. Saidi Akintayo disclosed the breakthroughs on Tuesday during a news conference […]
Edo Updates
Concerned residents of Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State have urgently appealed to the Federal Government, the Inspector-General of Police, and other relevant security agencies to launch a comprehensive and impartial investigation into a series of violent incidents that led to deaths and injuries in […]
The Edo State Government has demolished a building suspected of being a hub for cultism and ritualistic practices in Uromi, while also sealing off another property in the same area. The decisive operation was carried out in Ebhoijie-Uromi, within the Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of a coordinated […]
Authorities in Edo State have taken swift action following the daylight killing of a well-known local resident, arresting three individuals linked to the fatal shooting. The victim, a middle-aged man identified as Francis and commonly referred to by the nickname “Jogodo,” was gunned down by unidentified assailants on Monday at […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed strong disapproval over the recent kidnapping incident at the popular Vegetable Market area along Airport Road in Benin, describing it as a disturbing and unacceptable assault on law-abiding citizens. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged torture and death of a 15-year-old girl who was brought from Benue State to work as a domestic helper in Benin City. The victim, identified as Tyowase Joy Mfena, reportedly succumbed to severe injuries sustained from […]
The Edo State Government has officially announced the resumption of academic activities for all schools previously closed due to security concerns. This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the security landscape across affected communities and the successful implementation of reinforced safety protocols. According to a circular released by the Ministry […]
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged citizens and leaders alike to stay alert, united, and actively involved in protecting the country’s hard-won democratic values as Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day. In a strongly worded message released on June 12, Governor Okpebholo described the annual commemoration not merely as […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday incinerated 73,463.21 kilograms of confiscated illegal drugs in Benin, dealing what officials called a “significant setback” to drug trafficking networks operating in the region. The destroyed substances carry an estimated street value of ₦2.8 billion and were seized during multiple intelligence-led raids […]
The Edo State government has rolled out a sweeping set of initiatives designed to dramatically improve traffic flow, bolster passenger safety, and instil a new era of orderliness within the state’s diverse transportation system. These far-reaching reforms, announced by the Commissioner for Transportation, Saturday Uwuilekhue, signal a proactive approach to […]