The Edo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over separate allegations of sexual offences involving minors, with some of the suspects already arraigned and remanded in custody. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Patrick Daaor, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin during a news conference on the […]
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The Edo State Police Command has announced the completion of comprehensive security arrangements for the upcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in Benin City. Agbonika […]
The Edo State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive search for a prominent social media personality, widely known as “Azawoman,” following her alleged involvement in disseminating a false report concerning a mass kidnapping at Green Park Academy. The command asserts that the blogger is wanted for questioning and potential prosecution […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested Amadin William in connection with the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osarietinomwan, during a house-warming ceremony in Oben community, Edo State. According to ASP Eno Ikoedem, spokesperson for the command, the tragic incident occurred on December 22, shortly after Osarietinomwan—who had […]
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 officially welcomed ASP Eno Ikoedem as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO), marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female officer to hold the position in the command. Her appointment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, was confirmed in […]
Residents of Ihunmudumu, a community in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, have been thrown into fear following the abduction of three young men by suspected kidnappers. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, December 1, 2025, around 6 p.m., when armed men stormed a residential hostel and […]
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 […]
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 […]