2 arrested over motorcycle theft, arms

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects, Binigolo Ebimene, 25 and  Matthew Denwei, 27, over the alleged stealing of a motorcycle, phone and illegal possession of arms in Edo. It was gathered that the suspects were arrested by the police at a farming community, Malim Camp, in Gbelebu community, Ovia South […]

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects, Binigolo Ebimene, 25 and  Matthew Denwei, 27, over the alleged stealing of a motorcycle, phone and illegal possession of arms in Edo.

It was gathered that the suspects were arrested by the police at a farming community, Malim Camp, in Gbelebu community, Ovia South West local government of the state.

The suspects were alleged to have robbed the victim of his motorcycle and phone at gunpoint in the area.

The command’s spokesman, CSP Moses Iyamu, said the suspects were arrested following a report by the victim of the theft of his motorcycle and phones at Malim Camp, Gbelebu community.

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He said the suspects were arrested with a locally fabricated pistol and two headlamps, as well as the motorcycle they stole from the victim.

He said investigations revealed that the suspects had been terrorising farmers and commuters in that axis of the state.

Yamu said the suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.