Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a serving police officer and three civilians for extortion, brutality, and armed robbery in Benin.
This follows a viral video in which a victim alleged that he was abducted by policemen, his phone and belongings forcefully taken, and subjected to intimidation.
In a statement made available to Journalists in Benin, the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Joel Yamu said, acting on this complaint and other related reports, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, directed that the perpetrators be identified and arrested without delay.
He said on 15th August 2025, operatives of the Ugbowo Surveillance Team successfully intercepted the suspects with a silver Coloured Toyota Yaris and other incriminating items.
Yamu said a serving Police Inspector later identified as Ojo Oloruntobi was arrested alongside three civilian accomplices namely Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis and Enoma Agho, who had been collaborating with him to terrorise residents of the city through acts of extortion and harassment.
SP Yamu said the Edo State Police Command strongly condemns this shameful and criminal conduct.
Yamu said the arrested officer and his collaborators will face the full wrath of the law as the CP Monday Agbonika has made it clear that there will be no hiding place for rogue elements within the Force, reiterating the Command’s zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office, and unprofessional conduct.
He said the Command further issues a stern warning to all officers: any policeman found engaging in misconduct, extortion, brutality, or any form of corrupt practice will be swiftly dismissed, arrested, and prosecuted in line with the laws of the land.
According to him “The Command calls on members of the public—particularly the victim in the viral video—to come forward and assist investigators with credible information to ensure justice is served.
“The Edo State Police Command remains unwavering in its duty to protect lives and property, restore public trust, and uphold the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force”, Yamu said.