Edo State

Edo state police command has taken delivery of some crime-fighting equipment. The gesture came from the Federal government as part of moves to combat criminal activities in the country. The equipment is two gun trucks, three tactical…
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An 8-year-old primary school pupil allegedly kidnapped in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo state, has been rescued by a combined team of vigilante members and the police. Standard Gazette gathered that the girl was…
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As the need for quick cash continues to trend in Nigeria, a middle-aged woman has paid the price. Tafik Tawa left home on Saturday, 15 January 2022, but didn't return home, prompting the children to declare her missing. Tawa, a food…
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Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police had redeployed Tanko Lawal Jimeta as the new Assistant Inspector of Police to the Zone. The Zone comprises Delta and Edo State Police Commands. AIG Lawan Tanko Jimeta assumed duty on 13th January…
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Two suspected Victims hit by stray bullets Police in Edo state shot dead an alleged vicious kidnapper, rescued one person. Men of the Edo state police command on 9 January 2022 shot dead a notorious kidnap suspect. The incident…
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The report of invasion by Fulani Herdsmen in Abumwenre community in Ovia North East Local Government has been dismissed. A team of journalists visited the community for a fact-finding investigation on Tuesday, 4 January 2022. A day…
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Edo State Police have arrested two amateur kidnappers responsible for the abduction of a girl in Edo State. The incident happened on Tuesday, 28 December 2021, in Erue community, Uromi, Esan North-East. Police arrested the kidnappers…
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A woman has been abducted by unknown kidnappers in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The victim, Irene Edenabuohien was abducted at her private residence around 15:00hrs on Thursday, 30 December 2021, at Ukhumwun around Ugbowo axis on…
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A housemaid who allegedly murdered the mother of the former Governor of Edo State has confessed to the crime. Dominion Okoro, 25, was arrested in Calabar, Cross River State, where she was hiding after she was declared wanted, following…
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Nigeria can't be separated, argues Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki, since people have paid the price to keep the country together. This was stated by Obaseki on Thursday at the launch of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem in…
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