Breaking: Police Raid Edo Hotel, Nab Suspected Kidnapper With $1,500, ₦897,500

by MIKE OSAROGIAGBON

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Sunday Irabor, at a hotel near Oluku Market, Benin City.

The suspect was arrested in a raid that followed an actionable intelligence received by operatives of the Ekiadolor Division at about 1pm on September 8, 2026.

ASP Eno Ikoedem, spokesperson for Edo Police Command confirmed that a search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several mobile phones, a Samsung tablet, a Cartier wristwatch, ₦897,500 cash and $1,500 in 15 $100 bills, among other valuables.

“Following actionable intelligence, operatives of Ekiadolor division arrested a suspected kidnapper, Sunday Irabor, at a hotel near Oluku Market, Benin City”, ASP Ikoedem said.

She said the suspect has since been handed over to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for further investigation into his alleged involvement in kidnapping activities.