The Edo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested nine suspects in connection with the alleged killing of two minors, a community chief and a driver in different parts of the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Benin City.
Ikoedem said operatives of the Jattu Division arrested a 23-year-old man, Omokhudu Innocent, in connection with the alleged killing of two minors in Ayogwiri Community, Etsako West Local Government Area.
The deceased were identified as Praise Aloye, 7, and Oshone Ekhaesomhi, 6.
The police said investigations into the incident and other related cases were ongoing.
