By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo State Police Command has announced significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and violent crimes in Ubiaja headquarters of Edan South-East local government area of the state.
This achievement follows a strategic operational deployment led by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika.
Recall that earlier this year, a disturbing reports of kidnapping incidents in the surrounding communities in Edo Central, trended, thereby, causing panics.
However, CP Monday Agbonika, personally led an operation deployment to Edo Central, where he was reported to have spent six days in the area, carrying out on-the-spot security assessments, strategizing operational approaches and repositioning personnel for more effective policing.
During this operation, forests around Edan South-East were identified as one of the key areas of security concerns, placing accordingly, the area under intensified surveillance and operational focus.
Subsequently, in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Eno Ikoefem on Sunday, disclosed the names of the Suspects as Suleman Harruna, 28, arrested on Feb 17, 2026, linked to a notorious kidnapping gang, Ibrahim Kodo, 25, arrested on Feb 20, 2026, with the Nigerian Army’s help, Orsee Lorzaa, 32, arrested on Feb 26, 2026, identified by a kidnapped victim.
Also in recent collaborative efforts with members of the Edo State Security Corps carried out a bush-combing operation in the Onogholọ and Akwocha forests on March 7, 2026, leading to a gun duel, where a suspect was neutralized, and three others fled with injuries.
The police command has commended the Ubiaja Division team for their professionalism and resilience, urging residents to continue to provide credible information to aid ongoing efforts against criminal elements in the state.