The command stated that the suspect was arrested during a gun duel, while another suspect identified simply as Precious was killed in the course of the operation.
The Edo State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation of the kidnapping incident that occurred at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City on June 14, 2026, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of weapons, cash and other items allegedly linked to the crime.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoadem, said the operation was carried out following the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, and based on credible intelligence gathered by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
According to the statement, operatives launched a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of a suspect identified as Marvelous Isaac, 32, on June 18.
The command stated that the suspect was arrested during a gun duel, while another suspect identified simply as Precious was killed in the course of the operation.
