On May 23, 2026, officers from the Ikpoba Hill Area Command of the Edo Police intercepted a suspect in possession of 36 rounds of live cartridges. The interception occurred during a routine stop-and-search operation at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road in the afternoon. Police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident in a statement released on Thursday, detailing the actions taken by the officers during the operation. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue.
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