Five suspects have been arrested by the Edo State Police Command in connection with the killings of farmers in two different communities in the state, the command said Friday.
Recall that two people were killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Eware Community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State on Thursday, and two more were killed earlier in Okpekpe Community in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state on Monday.
The command arrested the five suspects in connection with the two incidents in Eware and Okpekpe; investigations are still ongoing, and the command will soon apprehend others linked to the killings in Ovia South West two weeks ago.
He mentioned that, “On the two separate killings in Etsako West and Etsako East, I can confirm that we have arrested five persons and investigation is ongoing, and I assure you that we will apprehend everybody involved in any criminal activities in the state.”
Yamu also said that the command under the state Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyi, has sent out Operation Rescue, which has led to the deployment of police officers to various parts of the State to tackle insecurity.
The PPRO added, “Since her resumption, she has directed for the training of about 100 Police officers in combat operations, ambush and counter ambush.”
“The training is ongoing at the Police Training College in Edo State. As I speak to you, deployment has been made for quick response to any case of kidnapping or any other violent crime and as the need arises.”
“We want to use this opportunity to appeal to the general public as CP Betty Otimenyi to give the police useful information that can help us work better.”
“It is not just to be reacting to issues, but with useful information from the public, the police will be proactive to deal with criminal activities.”
