28 h. ago Edo Police Warn Against Attack On Policemen As Reckless Driver Knocks Down 3 Personnel

The Edo State Police Command, on Saturday, warned motorists and members of the public that attacks on police officers on lawful duty will no longer be tolerated. The warning followed an incident in which three police personnel of the Command were knocked down at a checkpoint in Benin City by a motorist. The incident, which […]

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37 h. ago Attack on officers won’t be tolerated, Edo CP warns motorists

Edo State Police Command issues a stern warning to motorists after a dangerous attack on officers left three injured in a hit-and-run incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/attack-on-officers-wont-be-tolerated-edo-cp-warns-motorists/

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38 h. ago Three Officers Injured As Reckless Driver Rams Into Police Checkpoint In Edo

The driver drove against traffic, breached a police checkpoint barricade, made a turn, and drove back at officers on duty, knocking down the police personnel who were said to be on lawful duty. The post Three Officers Injured As Reckless Driver Rams Into Police Checkpoint In Edo appeared first on Channels Television.

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58 h. ago Police arrest teenage driver with illicit drugs after knocking down three officers

Police in Edo State arrest a 19-year-old teenage driver, Nsikak Okon, for reckless driving, hitting three officers, and possessing illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-teenage-driver-with-illicit-drugs-after-knocking-down-three-officers/

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5 d. ago VIDEO: Youth advocate Mama Pee slams govt, police over remand of 52 Edo protesters

Youth advocate Mama Pee condemns the remand of 52 Edo protesters, urging the government to address rising insecurity instead of punishing students. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youth-advocate-mama-pee-slams-govt-police-over-remand-of-52-edo-protesters/

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5 d. ago Okpebholo promises to rebuild burnt shops at Edo police station 

Edo Governor Okpebholo visited the burnt shops at Ekpoma police station, promising swift reconstruction and support for affected traders amid rising insecu Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-promises-to-rebuild-burnt-shops-at-edo-police-station/

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6 d. ago VIDEO: Edo community leader raises the alarm over rising kidnappings

A community leader in Edo State raises concerns over the high rate of kidnappings in Esanland, citing growing insecurity and strained police-community rela Read More: https://punchng.com/video-edo-community-leader-raises-alarm-over-rising-kidnappings/

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6 d. ago VIDEO: Edo community leader raises alarm over rising kidnappings

A community leader in Edo raises alarm over daily kidnappings, particularly in Ekpoma, and warns of a strained relationship between the police and resident Read More: https://punchng.com/video-edo-community-leader-raises-alarm-over-rising-kidnappings/

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7 d. ago Peace returns to Edo community as police arrest vandals, looters

Police in Edo State restore order in Ekpoma after a peaceful protest over insecurity was hijacked by vandals. Arrests have been made. Read More: https://punchng.com/peace-returns-to-edo-community-as-police-arrest-vandals-looters/

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1 week ago Probe Arise TV crew attack or face boycott, journalists warn police

Rivers journalists give police a 2-week ultimatum to probe the Arise TV crew attack or face a complete boycott of all police activities in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-arise-tv-crew-attack-or-face-boycott-journalists-warn-police/

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1 week ago Banditry: Police Free Six Vigilantes Arrested By Army In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the receipt and subsequent release of six vigilante members who were earlier arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Army in Edo State. The command, in a statement on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the vigilantes, who were arrested along the Auchi–Ikpeshi Road […] The post Banditry: Police Free Six Vigilantes Arrested By Army In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo, private sector strategise to boost ease of doing business in 2026

As part of a deliberate policy to boost Ease of Doing Business, Edo State Government has organised a one-day strategy read more Edo, private sector strategise to boost ease of doing business in 2026

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1 week ago Army hands over six vigilantes arrested in Edo to police in Kwara

The Nigerian Army handed over six vigilantes arrested in Edo State to the Kwara police, who later released them after confirming their legitimacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-hands-over-six-vigilantes-arrested-in-edo-to-police-in-kwara/

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1 week ago 6 Persons Arrested By Soldiers In Edo Are Kwara Vigilance Group Members — Police

The Kwara State Police Command, on Tuesday, said it has discovered that six persons who were operating with a vehicle belonging to the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State and arrested by soldiers in Edo State are legitimate members of a vigilance group in Kwara State. Controversy had ensued in Kwara State following a […]

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1 week ago Cross River State Police Command Announces New Public Relations Officer

The Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Cross River State Police Command. ASP Akata, a native of Edo State, was commissioned as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2022 after completing a five‑year training […]

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2 w. ago Police Launch Manhunt As Armed Robbers Kill PoS Operator In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 38-year-old Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal operator, Raphael Eletanye, who was reportedly attacked by suspected armed robbers at Upper Uwa Junction along MM Way in Benin City on Saturday night. According to the Command, the incident occurred at about 9:50 p.m. on January 3, 2026, when […]

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2 w. ago Edo PDP, APC bicker as police probe Obaseki cousin’s assault

Edo State’s PDP and APC trade blame over the assault and public stripping of Dr Pedro Obaseki, as police launch a full investigation into the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-apc-bicker-as-police-probe-obaseki-cousins-assault/

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3 w. ago Man Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Diaspora Childhood Friend In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old man, Amadin Williams, over the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, during a housewarming party in Oben Community in the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Eno Ikoedem, said the incident occurred when the deceased, who had recently returned from […]

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3 w. ago Yuletide: Overeating may trigger heart attack, experts tell Nigerians

Medical experts warn that festive overeating can trigger a heart attack and worsen chronic conditions like diabetes. Learn the risks and how to celebrate s Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-overeating-may-trigger-heart-attack-experts-tell-nigerians/

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3 w. ago Police arrested 821 suspects, rescued 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command reports arresting 821 suspects for various crimes and rescuing 377 kidnap victims in 2025. Read the full report. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrested-821-suspects-rescued-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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