Edo Police Crack Down on Major Crimes, Recover Stolen Baby and Arrest Multiple Suspects

(Some of the suspects. Photo Credit: Police)

Police in Edo State have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly r@ping a 70-year-old woman in Igueben.

The command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, announced this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the past week's work.

She spoke for the Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor.

She said the suspect is in custody, the case is being thoroughly investigated and he will be prosecuted once investigations end.

In other news, officers from the Gender and Family Unit rescued a six-month-old baby who was allegedly stolen and taken to Imo State.

The child is back with the family and suspects have been arrested.

Operatives in Otuo Division also picked up seven suspected cult members in an intelligence-led operation.

Police also finished a one-week joint clearance operation across parts of Edo North to chase out criminals and destroy their forest hideouts.

Ikoedem said the areas stayed calm and no kidnapping was reported during the period.

Suspects linked to the stripping of a young girl and the sharing of the video on social media have been arrested around Ekiadolor and remain in custody.

Ikoedem urged residents to keep giving police credible and timely information.

She advised parents and young people to stay away from cultism and urged the public to use social media responsibly and not to humiliate, threaten, expose or sexually violate others.

She added that sexual violence is a crime and must never be hidden.