Police nab 65 kidnappers with N1.8m cash, army uniforms in Edo

No less than 65 suspected kidnappers person been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command.

The suspects were arrested during a coordinated midnight raid connected March 2, 2026 astatine astir 2:45 americium astatine Zango and Max Square properties successful Aviele successful Etsako West Local Government Area of the State.

ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, disclosed this connected Friday, March 6, 2026 successful a connection made disposable to newsmen successful Benin.

Ikoedem said the suspects were arrested by tactical teams from the State Headquarters successful collaboration with operatives nether Area Command Auchi and Area Command Ekpoma.

She explained that acting connected credible intelligence, suspected kidnappers were sighted astatine a Zango and Max Square Properties successful Aviele, and with further method investigation linking ransom dialog activities to the area, the operatives stormed the identified hideouts and arrested the suspects.

She added that during the raid N1.8 currency suspected to beryllium ransom proceeds, uniforms and kits of the Nigerian Army and different incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.

While stating that nary casualty was recorded, she said the suspects and exhibits person been moved to the State Headquarters, Benin City.

The Command’s representation shaper added that the suspects are undergoing discreet investigations to ascertain their level of engagement ...