2 herdsmen arrested for murder of vigilante commander in Edo

Thursday, February 27, 2025 -he Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the k!lling of Victor Ogedengbe, a 50-year-old woman Vigilante Commander of Erah Camp in Owan East Local Government Area of the state

The spokesperson of the command, CSP Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Benin city, the state capital.

The PPRO said Ogedengbe was reportedly attacked and k!lled in his farm on February 25 by suspected herdsmen. 

 The Chairman of Owan East LGA reported the incident at Afuze Police Division, prompting a swift investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects," the statement read.

”The suspects are all residents of Erah community, and they have also been transferred to the SCID for further interrogation.

Yamu said the police had also increased security in Uzanu and Okpekpe communities following the recent k!lling of two farmers by suspected herdsmen. 

He said the Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in the state 

He quoted the commissioner as urging the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agents by reporting suspicious activities.

"We appreciate the support from the general public and appeal for continued cooperation. If you see something, say something,” the CP stated.

Meanwhile, a video posted on Facebook shows the deceased speaking about insecurities in farms in the community before his m8rder.