Police in Edo State have reported several arrests in separate criminal investigations, including murder, armed robbery, sexual abuse and cult-related offences.
According to a report by Premium Times published on Thursday, October 22, the state police command also recovered 350 rounds of ammunition of different calibres after intercepting a commercial bus on the Benin–Lagos Road. Two officials of a transport company were arrested in connection with the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed the developments during a briefing, according to the report.
In a separate investigation, police said they had arrested four men allegedly linked to a robbery at the Paparazzi Communication Complex in Auchi on July 12, 2026. Property valued at more than ₦400 million was reportedly stolen during the incident, and the security guard on duty was killed.
Police also reported arrests in murder investigations, including a case involving a woman whose body was found by the roadside. Investigators said two suspects had been arrested in connection with murder cases.
The command said investigations were continuing and that suspects would be charged to court as appropriate.
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