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Edo Security Corps Arrests 18 Suspected Kidnappers, Recovers 38 Firearms
- Edo Security Corps arrested 18 suspects linked to kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi corridor.
- Security operatives recovered 38 locally made firearms, pellets, and charms during the operation.
- The arrests follow Governor Okpebholo’s directive to clear criminal elements from Edo’s forests and rural areas.
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested 18 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi corridor.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the operation, authorities recovered 38 locally made firearms, pellets, and various charms.
Speaking in Benin on Saturday, the Corps Commandant, Friday Ibadin, a retired police commissioner, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended near Eguedion Camp, close to an army checkpoint, following a search operation along the highway.
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Ibadin noted that 17 of the 18 arrested individuals are non-indigenes of Edo State. He reassured residents of the government’s commitment to ensuring security, especially ahead of the farming season. He further pledged that the ESSC would intensify efforts to rid the state of criminal activities.
“While patrolling Benin-Auchi Road near Eguedion Camp, close to a military checkpoint, my men spotted two armed individuals. As soon as they saw us, they ran. They were pursued to a camp where 18 suspects were arrested,” Ibadin stated.
He added, “Our men will continue combing the forests and sensitizing locals to keep Edo’s farmlands free from criminals. The state remains safe for all.”
During the handover of the suspects to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbede, Ibadin emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among security agencies to tackle crime effectively.
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This operation follows Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent directive for security forces to intensify efforts in clearing criminal elements from Edo’s forests and rural areas, ensuring safety for residents and farmers.
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