The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect and recovered 36 rounds of live cartridges during a stop-and-search operation in Benin City.
According to the command, the operation was conducted on May 23, 2026, at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road by officers attached to the Ikpoba Hill Area Command.
Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the officers intercepted a mini bus conveying seven passengers from the Benin–Auchi Bypass to Ring Road in Benin City.
She explained that while the vehicle was being searched, three male passengers allegedly abandoned their belongings and attempted to flee the scene.
“The officers swiftly gave chase and successfully apprehended one of the fleeing suspects identified as Richard Gabriel, 36 years old, from Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State,” she said.
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According to the police, a search of the suspect’s bag led to the recovery of 36 rounds of live cartridges concealed inside.
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Monday Agbonika, commended the officers involved in the operation for their vigilance and professionalism.
He also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
The police said investigations into the matter are ongoing.
