
Police arrest Edo man for alleged abuse of minor
Three suspects, including Oji Okoro, have been paraded by the Edo State Command for alleged crimes. Oji Okoro was arrested for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old boy. Other suspects were paraded for offences such as vandalism, kidnapping, and unlawful possession of firearms. The police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, provided details on the cases during the parade.
What happened
- Oji Okoro, aged 42, was arrested for allegedly sodomising a 12-year-old boy.
- The Edo State Command paraded 15 suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping and vandalism.
- Donatus Martins and his friend were accused of vandalising equipment at the Africa Independent Television, Benin office.
- Chigozie Anthony was paraded for allegedly kidnapping a girl he met on TikTok and demanding N500,000 ransom.
- Other suspects were presented for offences like unlawful possession of firearms and pipeline vandalism.