Man arrested with gun in Edo
A 25-year-old man, identified as Umar Abdullahi, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) for being in possession of a firearm. The suspect was apprehended around 2 am at Akara Junction in the Aduwawa area, near Benin City, within the Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state. It was […]
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A 25-year-old man, identified as Umar Abdullahi, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) for being in possession of a firearm.
The suspect was apprehended around 2 am at Akara Junction in the Aduwawa area, near Benin City, within the Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the suspect, who had traveled from Bauchi State to Benin City, could not provide a clear destination. This raised suspicions, prompting the ESSC operatives on patrol to stop him for questioning.
According to sources, the suspect failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence in the area. A subsequent search led to the recovery of a locally-made, cut-to-size gun found in his possession.
The Corps’ Deputy Commander of Operations, Richard Balogun, confirmed the incident and the recovery of the weapon.
He stated that the suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.