A man with 36 rounds of live cartridges has been apprehended by Officers of the Edo State Police Command while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City.
Eno Ikoedem, the public relations officer of the Edo State Police Command explained that the suspect was arrested at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road.
“The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the recovery of 36 rounds of live cartridges and the arrest of a suspect during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City.
“On 23rd May, 2026, at about 13:00hrs, officers attached to Ikpoba Hill Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road, intercepted a mini bus conveying seven passengers from Benin–Auchi Bypass to Ring Road, Benin City.
“During the operation, three male passengers suddenly abandoned their belongings and attempted to flee the scene. The officers swiftly gave chase and successfully apprehended one of the fleeing suspects identified as Richard Gabriel, 36 years old, from Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State.
“A search conducted on the suspect’s bag led to the recovery of 36 rounds of live cartridges concealed therein.”