
For years, Upper Sakponba, one of the busiest corridors in Benin City, Edo State, has been at the center of violent cult clashes that have claimed dozens of lives, displaced families, and shattered the once vibrant community’s peace. Once known for its bustling markets and thriving motor parks, Upper Sakponba has gradually turned into one…

BENIN CITY: The Edo State Police Command has arrested 37 suspects over alleged involvement in cases of sexual and domestic abuse across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, made this known during a press briefing on Saturday in Benin City, where he presented a summary of the command’s achievements in crime-fighting for…

A troubling claim has surfaced on Facebook: a Bolt driver is accusing Edo State Police of abducting his passenger—apparently for “looking too fresh”—at Okhoro Junction in Benin City. Facebook+1 What the Post Says The post, shared on the Edo Updates Facebook page, states: “Bolt driver narrates how Edo Police kidnapped his passenger for looking too…