The Edo State Police Command has successfully recovered two stolen vehicles and apprehended two suspects in a series of coordinated operations across the state.
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, the breakthrough began on June 22, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation along Siluko Road in Benin City.
Operatives attached to the Textile Mill Road Division intercepted a suspicious ash-colored Daihatsu Hijet mini bus bearing registration number GBZ 646 YK. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle’s documents had been forged.
Further inquiry uncovered that the vehicle originally belonged to Dr. Timothy Etinosa, who had handed it over to one Emmanuel Afolayan under a hire-purchase agreement.
However, Afolayan reportedly absconded with the vehicle in 2024, falsified its documents, and illegally sold it.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 46-year-old Ezikiel Aguele, was immediately arrested.
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During interrogation, Aguele provided critical information that led police operatives to apprehend the principal suspect, Emmanuel Afolayan, and recover a second stolen vehicle linked to the same criminal activity.
Police authorities confirmed that both suspects have confessed to the crimes and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the officers involved, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, praised their vigilance and professionalism.
He emphasized the effectiveness of stop-and-search operations as a proactive policing strategy in crime prevention and detection.
Agbonika also urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information to combat criminal activities across the state.
The Edo State Police Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property while intensifying efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the region.
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