September 30, 2026

Edo state

Police nab suspected kidnappers identified from previous gun duel, foil kidnapping attempt in Igarra Nigerian Police operatives

Police nab suspected kidnappers identified from previous gun duel, foil kidnapping attempt in Igarra

By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin February 4, 2026
Edo State Police Command has recorded significant successes in the fight against kidnapping through proactive patrols and sustained intelligence-led operations in Igarra and its environs, in line with the crime-fighting strategies of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Eno Ikoedem,...
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NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ 12 years after murder of 3 officers NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ 12 years after murder of 3 officers

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ 12 years after murder of 3 officers

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos January 19, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully apprehended a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo”, ending a 12-year manhunt following his involvement in the brutal killing of three NDLEA officers. ​Kanmo-Kanmo, who is notorious for drug trafficking, evading arrest and mobilizing armed...
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[UPDATED] Ekpoma protest: Edo police deploy heavy security, arrest 52 suspects, dismiss social media claims Ekpoma protest: Edo police deploy heavy security, arrest 52 suspects, dismiss social media claims

[UPDATED] Ekpoma protest: Edo police deploy heavy security, arrest 52 suspects, dismiss social media claims

By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin January 13, 2026
Edo State Police Command has deployed heavy security operatives to Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, following a recent protest and reports of rising criminal activities in the area, including kidnapping and vandalism. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police said the Commissioner...
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Tears as court remands Ekpoma protesters over anti-kidnapping demonstration Tears as court remands Ekpoma protesters over anti-kidnapping demonstration

Tears as court remands Ekpoma protesters over anti-kidnapping demonstration

Tom Chiahemen January 12, 2026
Edo State High Court sitting in Criminal Court 2 on Monday ordered the remand of several youths arrested during the recent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state, directing that they be held at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. The court’s decision followed...
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Edo man in police net for murdering childhood friend who returned from Europe for Christmas Police arrest suspect

Edo man in police net for murdering childhood friend who returned from Europe for Christmas

Tom Chiahemen December 29, 2025
Edo State Police Command has arrested a man, Amadin William, for allegedly murdering his childhood friend, Eghosa Osarietinomwan, during a house-warming event in Oben community. Osarietinomwan had recently returned from Europe to celebrate Christmas with family and friends. The police spokesperson,ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident to journalists in...
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Edo man arrested for allegedly killing and secretly burying 15-year old son in family compound Police arrest suspect in handcuff

Edo man arrested for allegedly killing and secretly burying 15-year old son in family compound

Tom Chiahemen December 15, 2025
A 49-year-old man has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly killing his 15-year-old son and secretly burying him within their family compound. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command’s Public Relations Officer, revealed the shocking incident in a statement shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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Edo mortuary attendant arrested over alleged organ harvesting Map of Edo State in South South Nigeria

Edo mortuary attendant arrested over alleged organ harvesting

Tom Chiahemen December 15, 2025
A mortuary attendant in Upper Sakponba, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has been arrested following allegations of organ harvesting from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary, sparking outrage among the deceased’s relatives. According to reports gathered by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), tensions escalated when family members...
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Edo Assembly summons 2Baba’s wife, Natasha, over viral confrontation video; gives 7-day ultimatum 2baba and his wife, Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru

Edo Assembly summons 2Baba’s wife, Natasha, over viral confrontation video; gives 7-day ultimatum

Tom Chiahemen December 3, 2025
Edo State House of Assembly has issued a one-week ultimatum to Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, directing her to appear before its Committee on Ethics and Privileges following her recent spotlight in a viral social-media video. The summons was announced during Tuesday’s plenary, where Speaker...
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Edo police launch manhunt after man attacks girlfriend with acid Nigeria Police Force

Edo police launch manhunt after man attacks girlfriend with acid

Tom Chiahemen November 26, 2025
Edo State Police Command has opened a full-scale manhunt for one Timothy Gilbert, the man accused of brutally attacking his girlfriend, 40-year-old Angela Ogah, with acid in Benin City. Spokesperson for the command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), explaining that Gilbert...
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Edo TikToker in police net for allegedly staging fake kidnap to boost followers Police

Edo TikToker in police net for allegedly staging fake kidnap to boost followers

Tom Chiahemen November 23, 2025
Edo State Police Command has arrested 24-year-old social media personality Omoyemen Osarobo — widely known as “Madam Oil Rice” — after she allegedly staged a fake kidnap drama in Benin City to grow her online following. Police spokesman CSP Moses Yamu, in a statement released in Benin and shared...
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Edo PDP crisis escalates as Wike faction elects parallel leadership FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and PDP logo

Edo PDP crisis escalates as Wike faction elects parallel leadership

Tom Chiahemen October 6, 2025
Internal crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a deeper turn, following the emergence of a parallel state executive committee loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The newly-formed executive, led by Nosa Ogieva, was inaugurated on...
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Tinubu approves 100km stretch of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Edo State President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu approves 100km stretch of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Edo State

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- October 3, 2025
In a major development for infrastructure in Nigeria’s South-South region, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the inclusion of a 100-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Edo State — a region previously omitted from the original design. The announcement was made by the Minister of...
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Police eliminate 2 kidnap suspects, recover weapons after gun battle in Edo Police

Police eliminate 2 kidnap suspects, recover weapons after gun battle in Edo

By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin October 2, 2025
In a high-stakes raid deep in the forests of Edo State, police operatives from the Amedokhian Tactical Division took down two suspected kidnappers in a fierce gun battle, recovering deadly weapons and ammunition in the process. The operation, carried out on September 30 in Esan South-East Local Government Area,...
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Tears & tributes as late IGP Solomon Arase remains arrive Benin Guard of Honour for late IGP Solomon Arase

Tears & tributes as late IGP Solomon Arase remains arrive Benin

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025
The body of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, was received in Benin City on Saturday, drawing an emotional gathering of dignitaries, security officials, and grieving family members. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Nigerian Air Force aircraft NAF 031, carrying the late police...
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