In preparation for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, a massive deployment of 35,000 police officers has arrived in the state to maintain law and order. This extensive deployment of law enforcement personnel underscores the commitment of security agencies to create a conducive atmosphere for the electoral process, thereby […]
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In an effort to bolster security measures in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has taken a significant step by launching a vigilante group. This group is designed to serve as a special unit, working in conjunction with the Police Force and other security agencies within the state. The vigilante group […]
On Sunday, the Edo State Police Command announced that it had freed 17 people who had been kidnapped along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Assuring the people of the state that efforts were underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the thugs, the command spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, stated in a press […]
The governor of Edo State has received praise from Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba for putting the safety of people and property first by making investments in infrastructure that will improve policing throughout the State. During the commissioning of a network of roads, blocks of classrooms, multipurpose barrack […]
In a proactive move to safeguard its forests and combat rising insecurity, the Edo State Government has initiated the screening process for 150 candidates poised to become the region’s first forest police force. This initiative was unveiled by Governor Godwin Obaseki during the Forest Plantation Strategy Workshop at the Government […]
In a daring operation, the Edo State Police Command neutralized three members of a six-man kidnapping gang, rescuing a 13-month-old baby in the process. The incident occurred in Achigbor Community along the Benin-Auchi road in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. According to ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, state deputy spokesperson, “The police received […]
The Edo State Police Command made a stunning revelation on Wednesday as they paraded a medical doctor, Abass Adebowale, for the alleged murder of cab driver Emmanuel Agbovinuere in the Benin City area. Following the heinous act, Adebowale reportedly disposed of Agbovinuere’s body in a bush before stealing the victim’s […]