BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects and neutralized one in connection with the kidnapping incident at the Vegetable Market in Benin on June 14, 2026.
In an update contained in a statement by state Police Public Relations Officer Eno Ikoedem, three suspects were arrested on June 20 in addition to one earlier nabbed, bringing the total arrests to four.
According to the statement, operatives of the Intelligence Response Team launched a coordinated operation leading to the arrest of Marvelous Isaac, 32, during a gun duel, while another suspect identified simply as Precious was neutralized.
Items recovered included one Lexus RX 350 SUV with registration number EKP 848 AE, a pump-action shotgun, two live cartridges, a cash sum of ₦2,050,000, and one motorcycle.
Additional arrests included Gift Raphael, 27, who led operatives to Wisdom Michael and Rufus Michael during separate operations conducted within Benin City and parts of Delta State.
Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika commended the operatives for their professionalism and assured residents that the police would not stop until all criminal elements were brought to justice.