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Couple, Four Policemen Nabbed For Killing Vigilante

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3 years ago

Apr 28, 2022.

Abdulsalam Abdullah Opeyemi

A couple alongside four officers have been apprehended by the Edo state police for killing a vigilante
…the Edo State Police Command has apprehended a vigilante, Abdurahma Agbontaen for shooting and wounding nine children playing football on the street in Benin City.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo state police have nabbed a couple and four officers for killing a vigilante.

Inspector Igere Victor, Sgt Umhenin Stanley, Sgt Okongor Ojong, and Cpl Monday Joel are the officers arrested, while Mr & Mrs Sunday Egboh are the couple.

One of the officers invited by Mr Egboh shot the dead.

The state command’s spokeswoman, Kontongs Bello, confirmed the incident, telling journalists in Benin that the police officers were arrested for shooting a vigilante to death, while the couple was arrested for conspiracy and murder.

During a rescue effort on April 22, about 8 p.m., the tragedy occurred.

Mr. Egboh had placed a distress call, claiming that cultist-like youths were attempting to rape his wife.

A patrol team lead by inspector Victor was dispatched to the scene after receiving the call.

However, when the authorities came in the middle of the chaos, one of them allegedly fired a shot that killed the vigilante by hitting him in the chest.

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Meanwhile, Abdurahma Agbontaen, a vigilante, has been nabbed by the Edo State Police Command for shooting and wounded nine youngsters playing football on the street in Benin City.

On charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of guns, the vigilante was captured.

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