Friday, May 29, 2026 - Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a suspect, Richard Gabriel and recovered 36 rounds of live cartridges in Benin City.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed
this in a statement on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
"The Edo State Police Command has recorded another
operational success with the recovery of thirty-six (36) rounds of live
cartridges and the arrest of a suspect during a routine stop-and-search
operation in Benin City,” the statement read.
"On 23rd May, 2026, at about 1300hrs, officers attached
to Ikpoba Hill Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty at Guobadia Junction
along the Benin–Auchi Road, intercepted a mini bus conveying seven passengers
from Benin–Auchi Bypass to Ring Road, Benin City.
"During the operation, three male passengers suddenly
abandoned their belongings and attempted to flee the scene.
"The officers swiftly gave chase and successfully
apprehended one of the fleeing suspects identified as Richard Gabriel, 36 years
old, from Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State.
"A search conducted on the suspect’s bag led to the
recovery of thirty-six (36) rounds of live cartridges concealed therein.
“The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday
Agbonika,fdc commends the vigilance and professionalism of the officers
involved in the operation and reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering
commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property
across the state.”
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