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Benin City
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Elderly Community Leader Fatally Shot in Edo State
A prominent 85-year-old community secretary, Reuben Owie, was murdered by armed assailants at his residence in Iguosa, Edo State.
Edo State Court Sets August 20 for Final Arguments in Benin Kidnapping Case
A Special Criminal Court in Edo State has scheduled August 20 for final arguments in the trial of four suspects accused of kidnapping and other violent crimes in Benin City.
Edo State Security Corps Apprehend Two Drug Trafficking Suspects in Benin
The Edo State Security Corps successfully arrested two suspected drug dealers operating in the high-traffic King Square area of Benin City.
Suspected Edo Kidnapping Ring Leader Claims Innocence in Court
Marvelous Isaac, accused of leading a kidnapping syndicate in Edo State, denied all charges during his trial, maintaining that he is a professional electrician.
Edo State concludes prosecution case against four kidnapping suspects
The Edo State Government has concluded its presentation of evidence against four kidnapping suspects, moving the trial toward the defense phase scheduled for July 2026.
Edo State Prosecution Rests After Presenting Seven Witnesses in Kidnapping Trial
The Edo State Government has completed its witness testimony in the trial of four suspects charged with kidnapping, robbery, and cultism, with defense proceedings set for July 2026.
Edo NDLEA Raids Drug Storehouse, Detains Married Couple
NDLEA agents in Benin City arrested a couple and seized over 400 kilograms of illicit substances, including cannabis and Canadian Loud, from a residential warehouse.
NDLEA Apprehends Married Couple for Possessing Over 400kg of Narcotics in Edo
Edo NDLEA officers seized over 400 kilograms of cannabis and Canadian loud during a warehouse raid, resulting in the arrest of a married couple.
Kidnapping Trial: Victims Identify Accused and Detail Over N63 Million in Ransom Payments
Victims of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Benin City have identified four suspects in court, detailing how they were forced to pay over N63 million in ransom and had millions in valuables stolen.
Low Turnout Mars Edo Local Government Elections as Residents Choose Sport and Trade
Edo State local government elections saw low participation as residents in Benin City opted for football and trading over voting, citing lack of political competition and administrative issues.