The Edo State High Court of Justice is set to launch a dedicated Special Criminal Court in July to accelerate the prosecution of serious offences, particularly those involving cultism and kidnapping. This development was announced in an official statement signed by the Court’s Chief Registrar, Benson Osawaru, on Friday in […]
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The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced that 12 political parties have successfully completed the nomination process ahead of the much-anticipated local government elections scheduled for July 11. The commission also confirmed the publication of the final list of candidates for the polls across the state’s 18 local […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced a N10 million reward for the police operatives who successfully apprehended key suspects involved in the recent high-profile kidnapping at Benin’s popular vegetable and fruit market. The governor made the announcement on Thursday at the Edo State Police Command headquarters during the public parade of […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has raised serious concerns about internal collaboration in criminal activities, alleging that certain individuals in Edo State are traveling to other regions of Nigeria to recruit criminals for operations involving kidnapping, armed robbery, and related offenses within the state. The governor made these remarks on Wednesday while […]
The Edo State Government has demolished a building suspected of being a hub for cultism and ritualistic practices in Uromi, while also sealing off another property in the same area. The decisive operation was carried out in Ebhoijie-Uromi, within the Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of a coordinated […]
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 […]
In preparation for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has announced the deployment of 1,542 personnel across the state to ensure a secure and peaceful holiday for residents. The announcement was made by the Commandant of the corps in the state, […]
The Edo State Government is strongly urging residents to prioritize regular medical check-ups as a crucial step in preventing avoidable deaths. This call to action was made by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, during a recent briefing in Benin City where he showcased the government’s achievements under its […]
In a series of coordinated operations across Edo North and Central senatorial districts, troops from the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have apprehended 12 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities. The operations, which commenced on May 12, 2026, targeted known hideouts and suspected supply routes in the Owan […]
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have successfully rescued 59-year-old farmer Aminu Yusuf from a kidnapping ordeal in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Yusuf was abducted while en route to his farm in Iddo, Okpella community. According to reports, suspected kidnappers made contact with […]