Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping activities in the Aviele community, Etsako West Local Government Area. The arrests, conducted on March 16, 2025, represent a significant step in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat crime within the state.
According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, the suspects were apprehended by officers of the Agbede Police Division in collaboration with local vigilante personnel. The arrest occurred during a routine stop and search operation along Abumere by Powerline.
“During the stop and search, the operatives intercepted and arrested three suspects, namely Jamilu Idris, 20, Usman Shuaibu, 24, and Yahuza Usman, 20,” Yamu stated.
Preliminary investigations, according to Yamu, suggest the suspects are part of a larger syndicate implicated in kidnapping, armed robbery, and motorcycle snatching operations within the Edo North region.
Authorities recovered several items from the suspects, including one English-made Beretta pistol, a dagger, and an Infinix mobile phone. An investigation is currently underway to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network.
Yamu emphasized that this recent success reflects the command’s dedication to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of Edo State residents. “The success recorded within the past 48 hours was part of the ongoing efforts by the Command to rid the state of crime and criminality,” he said.
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen Isokpan, reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and bringing those responsible for criminal activities to justice.
“The Commissioner of Police in the State, Betty Enekpen Isokpan, had assured the public of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, and to bringing perpetrators of crime to justice,” Yamu reiterated.
The Edo State Police Command encourages residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The investigation remains ongoing.
