Edo State Police Command has recorded significant successes in the fight against kidnapping through proactive patrols and sustained intelligence-led operations in Igarra and its environs, in line with the crime-fighting strategies of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc.
The Command’s spokesman, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin.
ASP Ikoedem said: xOn 28 January 2026 at about 1330hrs, operatives of the Igarra Area Command, while on duty at their traditional nipping point along the Auchi–Igarra Highway, arrested two suspected kidnappers identified as Muhammed Muamadu Haru ‘M’, aged 35 years, and Abubakar Muhammed Haruna ‘M’, aged 25 years.
He said the suspects were identified by a vigilante member, as members of a kidnapping syndicate during exchange of fire in one of the joint Bush Combing rescue operations.
Upon recognition, the suspects, attempted to escape into the bush but were quickly intercepted and arrested. Investigation is still in progress.
In a related development on Monday, 2 February 2026, at about 1700hrs, ASP Ikoedem said a convoy of motorcycle patrol team from the Igarra Area Command, foiled a kidnapping operation along the Auchi–Igarra Express Road.
He said the patrol team intercepted three suspected kidnappers who were about to block the road.
According to him, the suspects fled into the forest after a hot chase, abandoning items suspected to be logistics for criminal operations, including food items, mobile phones, jack knives, and other personal effects.
“Sustained bush-combing of the area is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, commends the officers for their vigilance and professionalism and reassures the public of the Command’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through established emergency lines.
1. Emergency Control Room Numbers
08077773721 &
08037646272
2. Complaints;
Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) – 08150999335
Complaints Response Unit (CRU)- 08100389992