FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Operatives of Edo Security Network, ESN, intercepted four suspected armed travelers in Benin City and handed them over to the Edo State Police Command.
During the operation, ESN recovered guns, ammunition and other dangerous weapons from the suspects.
The individuals, identified as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris and Jamilu Habibu, were journeying from Doguwa in Kano State to Uvbe Community in Orhionwon Local Government Area of Edo State when they were intercepted at Ikpoba Hill, Benin City.
Confirming the development, the Edo State Police Command said the suspects were intercepted with an arsenal that include three dane guns, six empty cartridges, three half-filled cartridges, four cutlasses, and two daggers.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, the suspects were promptly handed over to officers at Ikpoba Hill Police Station for investigation.
“The command wishes to inform the general public that four suspects they are intercepted by a member of the Edo Security Network with three dane guns, six empty cartridges, three half filled cartridges, four cutlasses and two daggers, were swiftly taken over by officers from Ikpoba Hill Police Station.
“The command is aware of a misinformation on social media that four herdsmen armed with guns were arrested at Americanus Hotel on Osemwenkhae street after Big Joe Motors, Ramat Park Orogbeni Quarters and handed over to the police.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that they are hunters, not herdsmen. They are from Doguwa in Kano State heading to Uvbe Community in Orhionwon Local Government Area. Meanwhile, investigation is ongoing,” Yamu said.
The command urged the public to verify information before sharing to avoid causing unnecessary panic.
The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika appealed to residents to refrain from spreading misinformation that could heighten tension across communities.
