The Edo State Government has unveiled plans to engage 5,400 members of a local security network across all 18 local government areas. The Commissioner for Security and Public Safety, Festus Ebea, disclosed this during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Benin City. According to Ebea, each local government council […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities in Edo State through the specialized training of over 200 personnel. The comprehensive program focused on strengthening security operations and intelligence gathering to address evolving security challenges within the state. The training encompassed a range of […]
The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Edo Command, has completed the second phase of its orientation and training program, designed to enhance the operational effectiveness of its officers and men. The training, held on Tuesday in Benin City, saw participation from senior officers across the state command, highlighting the initiative’s […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has significantly boosted its security presence across Edo State, deploying over 2,000 personnel to safeguard residents and ensure a peaceful atmosphere before, during, and after the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Mr. Saidi Akintayo, the state Commandant of the NSCDC, announced the extensive […]
The Edo State Police Command successfully rescued nine kidnapping victims with the aid of drone technology. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, released a statement on Saturday detailing the operation that took place in the Egbojo Ikabigbo community, Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area. Responding to a kidnapping report, the […]
The Edo State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on cult-related violence, neutralising a suspected cultist and arresting 27 others during a late-night raid that disrupted an alleged initiation ceremony. Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the operation in a statement issued on Monday in Benin […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced a series of intensified measures to strengthen security across the state during the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed the plans in Benin City on Friday, assuring residents that the command is fully prepared to safeguard lives and property throughout […]