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 […]
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The Edo State House of Assembly has made significant legal reforms by passing the State Kidnapping Prohibition Law 2025, which introduces the death penalty for convicted kidnappers. This development occurred during a session on Tuesday, where the majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, initiated a motion for the assembly to review the […]
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has reported the apprehension of 18 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery. The announcement was made by Corps Commandant Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, in a statement released from Benin City. The arrests occurred along the Benin-Auchi road during […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Elisha Jeremiah, along with two other individuals, who were kidnapped by armed assailants on January 29, 2025. Moses Yamu, the Public Relations Officer for the Command, shared the details of the operation in a […]
In a resolute stance against the rising wave of kidnapping and other social vices infiltrating Akoko-Edo local government area, Hon Tajudeen Alade Suleman Esq, the Executive Chairman, has announced intensified measures to combat these challenges head-on. The chairman’s announcement came in response to a distress call from Ososo, where two […]
Startling reports have emerged concerning a kidnapping incident involving one Mr. Favour Ologun from Ososo in Akoko Edo, along with two other individuals. According to reliable sources, they were abducted while en route to Okene in Kogi State. Additionally, it has been reported that a lady who was inside the […]
In a tragic incident, a hunter from the Ufa area in Igarra, Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, Mr. Suru Abanta, commonly known as Odonkoro, was fatally shot yesterday by suspected kidnappers. The incident occurred while the hunter, his colleagues, and other members of the local vigilante group were […]
In a disturbing turn of events, the residents of Igarra, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State, find themselves living in fear as five individuals have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected criminal herdsmen. These criminals seem to have taken control of the various farm roads in the […]
The police officers in Benin city, Edo State, have arrested two suspected kidnappers, Joel Emazor (31) and Philip Roberts (30) over the abduction of Albert Igbinomwanhia (31) in Benin City, Edo State. The Edo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Chidi Nwabuzor, while parading the suspects on Wednesday, said they were […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Usama Abubakar, at Okada Junction, in the Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the development on Wednesday, also said the corpses of three people that were […]