The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of tinted glass permit regulations until October 2nd. This announcement was made on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in an official statement released in Abuja. […]
Security
—By Our Correspondent. In the wake of mounting insecurity and deteriorating infrastructure, the people of Akoko Edo have risen in a unified cry for urgent intervention. This demand culminated in an emergency stakeholders’ town hall meeting which held yesterday at the Multi-purpose Hall, Igarra. The high-powered summit drew together traditional […]
—By Our Correpondent A high-powered town hall meeting has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Igarra Multipurpose Hall, following a crucial engagement between Igarra youths and Hon. Donald Okogbe, Member representing Akoko Edo Constituency 2 at the Edo State House of Assembly. The meeting, prompted […]
Mr. Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo 1 constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, has called on traditional rulers in the state to ramp up efforts in addressing the growing insecurity plaguing rural communities. Speaking to newsmen in Benin City on Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker expressed deep […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 95 suspected cultists following a week-long operation aimed at curbing cult-related violence within the Benin metropolis. The crackdown also resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition. According to a statement released Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, […]
In a proactive move to bolster security and foster a safer learning atmosphere, the Nigeria Police Force has launched the School Protection Squad (SPS) in Edo State. The initiative aims to provide a secure and supportive educational environment for students, teachers, and staff across the state. The launch was spearheaded […]
The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) has launched an extensive on-the-spot assessment tour across the 18 local government areas (LGAs) of the State to strengthen disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. Led by the Executive Secretary of EdoSEMA, Hon. Jerry Idahosa, the initiative aims to identify communities vulnerable to environmental […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo State Command, has announced the deployment of 950 personnel and the establishment of mobile courts across the state to ensure a smooth and safe Easter holiday for travelers. The proactive measure aims to minimize road accidents and ensure adherence to traffic regulations during […]
Members of the Orior Ozolua community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State staged a peaceful protest on Monday, calling for the immediate removal of Elder Osasere Egharevba from his position as “Okaighele” (youth leader). Protesters allege that Egharevba has held the position for 37 years, far exceeding the […]
Survivors of the recent attacks on farming communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area have renewed their appeal to Governor Monday Okpebholo to accelerate the establishment of a permanent security formation in the region, as previously promised. The call comes weeks after suspected militants raided the agrarian cluster, resulting in […]