Police arrest dethroned Edo community leader, 4 others, recover arms, human skull

The Edo State Police Command has arrested the recently dethroned Ohen of Okhoromi, Ovbokhan Kelvin, and four others during a sting operation carried out on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, the operation was executed by officers from the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad in collaboration with the Anti-Kidnapping Squad.

The suspects were identified as “dethroned Ohen of Okhoromi one Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin 43yrs, Osarodion Omoregie 41yrs, Charles Otasowei 55yrs, Edwin Igbinovia 45yrs and Osagie Igbinovia 44yrs.”

Yamu further disclosed that several dangerous items were recovered during the raid.

“The following exhibits; two (2) AK 47 rifles with breach numbers TH4782 and 6683 respectively, two (2) single barrel locally made shotguns, Three (3) empty AK47 magazines, one (1) OFM magazine, eleven (11) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and a suspected human skull were recovered when search was conducted.

“The investigation is ongoing to recover other arms and ammunition in his possession and arrest his fleeing gang members,” the statement said.
Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to fighting crime across the state.
“CP Monday Agbonika, fdc assures the general public that the Command would not be deterred or distracted in its resolve to rid the state of all forms of crimes and criminality,” the statement added.