08/09/2024
EDO STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS BRIEFING 06/09/2024
1. ARREST OF KIDNAPPERS/MURDERERS
On 01/09/2024 at about 1300hrs, operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit while on surveillance patrol along Obedu road, Uromi upon reasonable suspicion, stopped three (3) persons namely Christopher Lucky ‘m’ 24yrs, Kelvin Eboigbe ‘m’ 24yrs and Ehis Jonah ‘m’ 26yrs riding on a Qlink Motorcycle with reg no BEN 489 VN.
During interrogation, one Tecno Spark 9 handset in their possession rang, the call was placed on hands free and the caller gave his name as Ayuba Mohammed and further stated that the owner of the phone by name Gazali Hassan, went missing on the 31/08/2024 with his motorcycle.
On the strength of this revelation, investigation was launched and findings were that the suspects killed the said Gazali Hassan and took his motorcycle. Operatives mobilized to the scene of crime, along Idumoza Pipeline in Uromi, Edo state and recovered the co**se to Camillus Hospital Mortuary, Uromi for autopsy. The hammer and knife used to commit the offence were also recovered as exhibits.
The ring leader named Ehis Jonah confessed to have met Sunday Amah, Innocent Julius and Daniel John in Benin prison for various kidnapping cases but were allegedly discharged where they subsequently formed a new syndicate.
Further investigation led to the arrest of additional seven (7) suspects namely Innocent Julius 'm' 36yrs, Sunday Amah 'm' 37yrs, Molu Behere 'm' 32yrs, Ojeleje Amenbhagbe 'm' 25yrs, Mohammed Yahaya 'm' 37yrs, Daniel John 'm' 34yrs, Okihan Lucky 'm' 40yrs and Pastor Osagie Michael 'm' 37yrs, all syndicate who have been terrorizing Edo Central Senatorial District in crimes such as the robbery at Osigholo filling station Igueben, deadly attack/kidnapping at Igueben train station where they confessed to receiving a ransom of fifteen million naira (15,000,000.00), amongst other heinous crimes.
Investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting the remaining members of the syndicate and recovery of their operational weapons.
2. MURDER/ARREST OF SUSPECT
On 05/09/2024 at about 1200noon, operatives of Evbuotubu Division acting on information, arrested one Kingdom Paul 'm' 18yrs who stabbed one lady named Victory Oro 'f' 38yrs in a lodge where they went to have fun. The victim was immediately rushed to Supreme hospital Upper Ekenwan where she gave up the ghost. Co**se deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
Investigation is ongoing.
3. ARREST OF A SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF FIREARM
ON 03/09/2024 at about 2230hrs, Special Operations Squad covering Edo South while on stop and search, accosted one Eric Donald ‘m’ and Prince ‘m’ surname unknown of Ayen Community, Benin City. On sighting the Police, Prince took to his heels while the operatives succeeded in arresting Eric, where a locally made beretta pistol was found in his possession. Efforts to arrest the fleeing suspect is ongoing.
4. RECOVERY OF FIREARM/ LIVE CARTRIDGES AND ARREST OF SUSPECT
On 04/09/2024 at about 1230hrs, acting on credible information, operatives of Special Operations in Edo South arrested one Edokpa Patrick ‘m’57yrs of Ugomonson community and recovered in his possession one (1) unlicensed single barrel gun with one hundred and seventy-two (172) lives cartridges.
During interrogation, the suspect claimed to be a member of Vigilante but is into sales of live cartridge. He further admitted that his wife Blessing Edokpa ‘f’ of same address who is currently at large, is the one selling the cartridges and that she usually gets supplies from Onitsha in Anambra State.
Investigation is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Nemi Iwo, psc(+) calls on the general public to report suspicious persons or activities around them as the Police strive to ensure safety of lives and property in the State.
SP Moses Joel Yamu, anipr
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
For: Commissioner of Police, Edo State Police Command.
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