Edo Police Arrest Suspect with 36 Live Cartridges
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended a suspect, Richard Gabriel, and recovered 36 rounds of live cartridges in Benin City. The command's spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The statement read: "The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the recovery of thirty-six (36) rounds of live cartridges and the arrest of a suspect during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City."
According to the statement, on May 23, 2026, at about 1300 hours, officers attached to Ikpoba Hill Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road, intercepted a mini bus conveying seven passengers from Benin–Auchi Bypass to Ring Road, Benin City. During the operation, three male passengers suddenly 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. A search conducted on the suspect's bag led to the recovery of thirty-six (36) rounds of live cartridges concealed therein.
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the officers involved in the operation and reassured residents of the command's unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
