The Edo State Police Command has intensified efforts to track down suspected kidnappers following the successful rescue of three victims. In the course of the operation, security operatives recovered an AK-47 rifle with breach number 1972P09108, loaded with 22 rounds of live ammunition in Okhuesan Forest along the Okhuesan-Ewohimi road.
The operation, carried out on February 3, 2025, at about 5:30 PM, was part of the Command’s ongoing crackdown on criminal elements terrorizing the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to maintaining law and order, emphasizing that the hunt for the suspects would continue until they are brought to justice.
Meanwhile,the Edo State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities. The public can reach the police through the following emergency contacts:
Control Room: 08077773722, 08037646272
Complaint Response Unit: 08100389992
Public Complaint Bureau: 08150999335
The Command therefore reassured the public that security agencies remain steadfast in their commitment to ensuring peace and security across the state.
The command also encouraged cooperation from the public in providing useful information that could aid ongoing investigations.
