Police nab officer, accomplices over Benin robbery

The Edo Police Command has nabbed a serving police officer and three other accomplices for allegedly terrorising residents of Benin through acts of brutality, extortion, and armed robbery.

The command spokesperson, Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement released in Benin on Sunday.

He said the arrest followed a viral video in which a victim allegedly accused some policemen of abducting him, seizing his phone and belongings, while subjecting him to harassment.

Acting on the report, he said the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, ordered an immediate investigation and arrest of the culprits.

“On 15th August 2025, operatives of the Ugbowo Surveillance Team successfully intercepted the suspects with a silver coloured Toyota Yaris and other incriminating items,” he said.

Yamu said that a serving inspector in the police force was arrested alongside three civilian accomplices for allegedly terrorising the residents of the city through acts of extortion and harassment.

Describing the incident as “shameful and criminal,” he quoted the commissioner as saying the suspects would face the full weight of the law.

“The command has zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office, or misconduct within the Force.

“There will be no hiding place for rogue elements within the police.

“Any officer caught engaging in extortion, brutality, or corruption will be dismissed, arrested, and prosecuted,” the commissioner said.

Yamu urged members of the public, including the victim featured in the viral video, to come forward with credible information to aid investigations and ensure justice is served.

Yamu reaffirmed the commitment of the command to safeguarding lives and property, restoring public confidence, and upholding the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.

Source: Punch