The Edo State Police Command has announced a series of significant law enforcement successes for the month of September, including the arrest of 37 individuals linked to sexual and domestic abuse. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed the developments during a press briefing in Benin City on Saturday. Agbonika […]
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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 […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four individuals suspected of involvement in cult activities in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. The arrests were made on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, following a coordinated operation by various police units. According to a statement released by command spokesperson […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended three suspected kidnappers believed to be part of a four-man gang responsible for a string of kidnappings in Benin City and its environs. The suspects, identified as Asemota Osamede (38), Michael Tomminiwei (43), and Kelly Aitoya (34), allegedly amassed over N75 […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the rescue of Reverend Father Philip Ekeli, who was abducted alongside Seminarian Peter Andrew on March 3rd. Tragically, Seminarian Andrew lost his life while in captivity. The announcement was made Friday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, in a press […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 27-year-old man found in possession of a fresh human head in the Evbuotubu area of Benin City. The suspect is currently in custody and will be prosecuted, authorities have confirmed. The arrest was made in the early hours of Friday by officers […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of five suspects linked to two separate killings in the region, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Moses Yamu. The incidents include the tragic murder of a seven-year-old boy and the assassination of […]
The Edo State Police Command has successfully trained 160 personnel to bolster their operational capabilities in addressing crime within the state. This announcement was made by Commissioner of Police Betty Enekpen Otimenyin during the closing ceremony of the training program held on Sunday. In a statement shared with journalists in […]
In response to increasing concerns over kidnapping and violence, the Edo State House of Assembly has made a formal appeal to the State Commissioner of Police to transfer officers who have served more than five years in any station. The initiative aims to enhance security measures across the state. This […]
The Edo State Police Command successfully rescued Osazee Okungbowa, who was kidnapped on Friday night in the Owanoba community. The rescue operation took place on February 8, when police operatives from the Ologbo Division located and freed the victim around 5:00 p.m. CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, […]