The Edo State Police Command has recorded a series of significant operational successes since the beginning of the year, showcasing its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, observes that the operations reflect a combination of intelligence-led policing, strategic deployments, community safety partnerships, and innovative technology.
“The Command received a report of a kidnapping incident at Egbojo Ikabigbo Community in Jattu, and immediately, the Divisional Police Officer of the Jattu Division was mobilized with his troops in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, also charged the Eagle Combat Drone Unit, a team of drone experts recently trained and equipped by the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on its first-ever rescue mission,” the statement noted. 
The statement further says in the heat of the rescue operation, in the early hours of 9th January 2026, at about 4:25am, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.
“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles. The victims, one adult male, three adult females, and five children were rescued unhurt,” it stated.
While stating that the landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State, the statement lists other key operations during the period to include:
1. Recovery of a stolen vehicle; a black Toyota Yaris (Reg. No. BEN 952 CL) which was reportedly snatched at gun point along Ugbowo and arrest of a suspect, Oluwashegun Ajayi ‘M’ an Armed Robbery syndicate member terrorizing Uwelu Quarters in Benin City.
2. Arrest of a seven-man gang armed robbery syndicate, following the murder of a POS operator at MM Way, off Sapele Road, Benin City and the recovery of one locally made 8 round Revolver, one locally made single barrel Pistol. Also recovered was one white mini-bus with Registration Number NNE 74XD ANAMBRA.
3. The arrest of a child trafficking syndicate comprising one Martina Dachung the mother of the baby who then led to the arrest of one Matron Ighalo Grace of Eguavon Medical Center, Uromi and Oha Promise, by by operatives of Iruekpen Divisional Headquarters, among others.
Meanwhile, The Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika has assured the good people of the state that the Command will continue to sustain the onslaught on suspected hoodlums until the state is cleared of all forms of criminality.
He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid the police in maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of all residents.
