The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday said it arrested no fewer than 143 suspects between August and September 20th ,2019.
The State Commissioner for Police, Mr Mohammed DanMallam disclosed this at press conference held in Benin City , as parts of the command achievements.
He said others arrested included 12 suspected kidnappers, 36 robbery suspects, 94 suspected cultists, and one suspect for abduction/defilement.
The Police top brass noted that those arrested included one murder suspect who on Sept. 10 allegedly murdered a woman and her two children over land issue at Iguadolor a suburb of the state capital.
The commissioner added that within the period, 20 vehicles were recovered from suspects, while seven arms, 76 ammunition and cartridges as well as five phones were recovered.
He explained that the achievements were recorded in line with the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu’s directive to beef up security in their various command and formations.
He stressed that this was to ensure the security of lives and property in the state.
He also disclosed that within the period, 12 kidnap victims were rescued.
