21 h. ago Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested three kidnapping suspects, who had collected millions of naira as ransom from 11 victims between January and April 2025. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu on Wednesday, disclosed that the kidnapping syndicate had been terrorizing Benin City and its environs. Moses also identified the […] The post Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor Monday Okpebholo’s led administration, yesterday, announced its commitment to formalizing $7 billion annual remittances from its global diaspora into a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency to usher in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora. Press Secretary […] The post Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 28 Suspected Cultists

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 28 suspects in connection with cult-related activities across the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, said the arrests were carried out during coordinated raids on suspected criminal hideouts. He noted that after a thorough screening process, 19 of the suspects […] The post Edo Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 28 Suspected Cultists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos: Immigration hands over suspected ritualist, Obieze, to Police

Tribune Online Lagos: Immigration hands over suspected ritualist, Obieze, to Police His arrest came after security agencies received credible intelligence linking him to kidnapping and alleged ritual killings in Isiagu Community, Enugu State. Lagos: Immigration hands over suspected ritualist, Obieze, to Police Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Receivers Of Stolen Goods In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom state Police Command have raided some criminal hideouts in an intelligence-led operation in Uyo, the state capital, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of numerous stolen items. Disclosing this in Uyo, on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John said the arrest was […]

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3 w. ago Police storm Edo hotel, arrest kidnapping suspect, recover firearms

By John Ogunsemore The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old kidnapping suspect, Endurance Oviojie, and recovered two firearms and ammunition during an operation at a hotel in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night. Yamu said operatives of the […] The post Police storm Edo hotel, arrest kidnapping suspect, recover firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDLEA, police, others collaborate against drug cartels in Edo

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command is adopting a holistic approach in tackling the drug problem in the state. This was revealed by the Edo State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju during a visit to the State’s Police Commissioner,Monday Agbonika, in Benin City. The meeting, which was aimed at fostering […] The post NDLEA, police, others collaborate against drug cartels in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church

Tribune Online Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church The community will however be meeting to avoid a repeat of the 2022 attack after receiving a new letter from suspected bandits Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Edo protest over EFCC raid leaves spare parts dealer, police officer shot

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A tricycle spare parts dealer, Lucky Akoda, and a police officer were allegedly shot during a violent protest by youths against an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raid in the Isihor axis of Benin-Lagos Road, Ovia North-East, Edo State, on Tuesday, May 20. The protest, reportedly led by suspected internet […] The post Edo protest over EFCC raid leaves spare parts dealer, police officer shot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Police Rescue 28 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 10 Suspects In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, alongside with other security agencies have rescued twenty-eight (28) kidnap victims in Enugu. Operatives also arrested ten (10) suspects, all males, and recovered firearms, ammunitions, cash, vehicles, motorcycles, and other exhibits in multiple coordinated operations. Some of the kidnapped persons were rescued by operatives attached to Umumba Police […]

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