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Edo Security Corp Arrests Three Suspected Kidnappers

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1 year ago

January 31, 2025

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Edo State Security Corp has arrested three suspects for kidnapping in Uromi, Esan North East Local Governments area of Edo State following several complaints by residents of the high rate of kidnapping in the area.

Asene Ogah, 49 years; Ibhafidon Eric, 29 years; and Ekpu Godfrey 44 years were arrested in connection with the kidnap. Two locally made pump action guns were found with the suspects.

Speaking to a journalist in Benin City on Friday, the Commander Edo State Security Corp, CP Friday Ibadin (retd.) said his men achieved this feat on Tuesday as they responded to a distress call made by a woman that kidnappers were in her house while his men were mobilized for bush combing of Esan land.

He said that after the call, the woman hid in the bush while his men rescued her, and kept her in a safe place before arresting the suspects.

Ibadin noted that his men arrested three of the seven men who invaded the woman’s residence in Uromi to kidnap her and advised other criminals in the state that Edo would not be a haven for criminals urging them to relocate to other states.

He, however, said that the suspects would be handed over to the police for further investigation into the alleged Kidnapping in Uromi.

He said, “We have had a series of complaints from Esan land about frequent kidnapping and other forms of criminality in the areas following these complaints, men were mobilized to embark on patrol and bush combing of the area three days ago.

“On our way to Esan land exactly at Ugoneki in Uhunmwonde Local Governments area, I got a call from a distressed lady who identified herself as Ufuha Rita and cried for help.

“She spoke to us from her hiding place in Uromi, we drove down and rescued her. She said she knew the suspects and she took us to their various houses at night to pick three of the seven suspects.”

He added, “The victim said the group created by one Bruce is working against the security of Esan people claiming to be securing them while criminal activities are on the increase, particularly in Uromi.

“Those arrested have made past revelation of their kidnapping activities and we will hand over them to the police as we have done our part.

“They claim to be working with the police we have not gotten any message or calls from the police in Uromi, it shows they lied.

“There is a law backing Edo State Security Corp. We are recognised by law and that of Mr. Bruce is illegal”.

The victim thanked the Edo State Security Corp for saving her life calling on the relevant security agencies to save her tormentors.

Ekpu confessed to having been involved in kidnapping in the past but he has changed his ways.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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12 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.