The Zone Five Headquarters of the Nigeria Police has designated Uyi Igiebor and Emmanuel Aigbedo of the Obagie-Nevbuosa village wanted over conspiracy and murder.
Tijani Momoh, the zone’s spokesperson, revealed this in a press release. According to Momoh, the two are also wanted for illegal gun possession and kidnapping.
In accordance with sections 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Edo State 2016 and section 4 of the Police Act 2020 as amended, the police chief stated that the arrest warrant had been properly obtained from the appropriate authority and that a motion ex parte had been filed in the High Court of Justice, Edo State.
The statement read, “The Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City under the leadership of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Arungwa Nwazue, hereby declare the aforementioned persons wanted in a case of conspiracy, multiple murders, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms.”
“In this regard, a warrant for apprehension was duly obtained from the relevant authority, as well as a motion exparte filed in the High Court of Justice, Edo State, pursuant to sections 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Edo State 2016 and section 4 of the Police Act 2020 as amended.
“If seen, they are to be arrested and handed over to the nearest Police station or to the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, or call 08073110892. A handsome reward awaits any person or group of persons, who provides useful information leading to the arrest of any of the wanted persons.”
