The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Adedeji Benjamin, over an alleged abduction, rape and armed robbery involving a female victim in Benin City.
The police said the incident occurred on October 17, 2026, when the victim allegedly raised the alarm after two men abducted her from Ihama and took her to Tembogha, where she was sexually assaulted and robbed at gunpoint.
In a statement, the Command disclosed that operatives attached to the Aduwawa Police Division launched an operation following the report, leading to Benjamin’s arrest.
A toy gun allegedly used in the incident and a Lexus Jeep were recovered as exhibits, according to the police.
The Command further claimed that the arrested suspect confessed to the alleged offences, while efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the second suspect, who remains at large.
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Patrick Daaor, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to report suspicious activities and criminal incidents promptly.
The police said the suspect would face prosecution in accordance with the law.
