Latest crime news in edo state
Here are some of the latest crime news in Edo State:
1. Kidnapping of 3-year-old boy in Benin City
On February 22, 2023, a 3-year-old boy was kidnapped in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. The boy, identified as Wisdom Obaseki, was taken away from his home in the Oredo Local Government Area of the state. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
2. Robbery attack on bank in Auchi
On February 20, 2023, a bank in Auchi, Edo State, was robbed by armed men. The robbers, who were said to be about 10 in number, stormed the bank and made away with an undisclosed amount of money. The police have arrested some suspects in connection with the robbery.
3. Murder of 2 brothers in Uromi
On February 18, 2023, two brothers, identified as Osas and Osarumen, were murdered in Uromi, Edo State. The brothers were found dead in their home with signs of struggle. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
4. Theft of N10 million from church in Benin City
On February 15, 2023, thieves broke into a church in Benin City and stole N10 million. The thieves, who were said to be about 5 in number, gained entry into the church through a window and made away with the money. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
5. Arrest of 5 suspected cultists in Benin City
On February 12, 2023, the police arrested 5 suspected cultists in Benin City. The suspects, who were said to be members of a notorious cult group, were arrested during a raid on their hideout in the Oredo Local Government Area of the state. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
6. Kidnapping of 2 women in Benin City
On February 10, 2023, two women were kidnapped in Benin City. The women, who were identified as Blessing and Joy, were taken away from their home in the Egor Local Government Area of the state. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
7. Robbery attack on shop in Benin City
On February 8, 2023, a shop in Benin City was robbed by armed men. The robbers, who were said to be about 3 in number, stormed the shop and made away with an undisclosed amount of money and goods. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
8. Arrest of 3 suspected armed robbers in Ubiaja
On February 5, 2023, the police arrested 3 suspected armed robbers in Ubiaja, Edo State. The suspects, who were said to be members of a notorious armed robbery gang, were arrested during a raid on their hideout in the Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Please note that these are just some of the latest crime news in Edo State and may not be exhaustive.