PRESS BRIEFING BY THE POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE EDO STATE COMMAND ON 21/9/26

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE EDO STATE COMMAND ON 21/9/26

Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press.

It is with great pleasure that the command wishes to inform the general public of its latest achievement over the immediate past week arising from ongoing intelligence- led operations:
Within the past week, the command have arrested a total of 10 suspects for violent crimes, neutralized 1 suspected kidnapper, recovered 1 AK 47 Rifle, 10 7.62 mm live ammunitions, 1 barrette pistol with 14 live ammunition.

1. ARREST OF SUSPECT IN ABDUCTION AND SEXUAL ABUSE OF FIVE FEMALE CHILDREN.
On 12th September 2026, the Command received information on the alleged abduction of five female children from the ibillo/ Imoga axis of Akoko – Edo LGA. A 50 year-old suspect, Nicholas Nusa, was arrested following police intervention.
Preliminary investigation revealed the children were sexually abuse, he impregnated one of them who went into early labour. The victim lost the baby after surgery. The children have been reunited with their families and suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

2.ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER
On 8th September 2026, operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested Sunday Irabor at Efe Classic Crown Hotel, near Oluku Market. Items recovered include three mobile phones, a Samsung tablet, wristwatch and some cash in Naira and Dollars, investigation by the Violent crime response unit has revealed that the suspect is a notorious criminal and has confessed to several criminal activities within the State.

3.RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLES
On 7th September 2026, a report was received concerning the theft of a Toyota Camry 2.2, registration number BEN 572 BT . Thorough investigation and tracking by the Violent Crime Response Unit led to the arrest of the suspect, identified as the complainant’s driver, Isiaka Suleiman, in Warri, Delta State, and the recovery of the vehicle .
The suspect and vehicle have been handed over to the VCRU for further investigation.

In a related incident, On 17th September 2026 at about 1400hrs, Operatives of Iguobazuwa Division on stop and search following emergency message received from the command control room recovered a silver-coloured Toyota Corolla, registration number GGE 675KR, belonging to Yikodeen Company Limited which was stolen from Lagos state. The vehicle was intercepted while on its way to Port Harcourt to be sold with its number plate detached and concealed inside the vehicle. The driver, 21-year-old Ahmed Musa Abubakar, has confessed to the offense and the vehicle have been released to the company.

4.RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS
On 17th September 2026 at about 0700hrs, based on credible intelligence, Police operatives raided the premises of one Collins Aligwekwe ‘m’, 28 years, at No. 4 Sofia Street, Ovbiogie Community. During the search, one English Beretta pistol and fourteen rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered concealed in a purse inside a bag of rice in the kitchen. One God’stime Erohuomhea ‘m’, 28 years, was also arrested at the premises. The suspects and recovered exhibits are in custody as investigation continues.

5.RECOVERY OF ARM /AMMUNITIONS AND NEUTRALIZATION OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER
On 15th September 2026 at about 1000hrs, following a distress call from community leaders that suspected kidnappers had entered a farm road, Police operatives, in collaboration with Edo State Security Corps and local hunters, promptly mobilised to the area. On sighting the operatives, the suspected kidnappers opened fire, leading to a gun duel during which the operatives overpowered them and one suspected kidnapper was neutralised. One AK-47 rifle with 10 rounds of live ammunition were recovered, while the bush is being combed for possible arrests and recovery of additional arms. Monitoring and intelligence efforts remain ongoing.