Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested a serving police Inspector, identified as Ojo Oloruntobi and three civilians for robbery, harassment and extortion.
The command’s Public Relations Office, Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, said the arrest was made on August 15 by operatives of the Ugbowo Surveillance Team.
According to him, the inspector alongside the three civilian accomplices, namely, Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho have been collaborating to terrorise residents of the city through acts of extortion and harassment.
The statement read, “The Edo State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled a criminal syndicate involving a serving police officer and civilians engaged in acts of extortion, brutality, and robbery against innocent citizens in Benin City.
“This follows a viral video in which a victim alleged that he was abducted by policemen, his phone and belongings forcefully taken, and subjected to intimidation.
“Acting on this complaint and other related reports, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, directed that the perpetrators be identified and arrested without delay.
“On August 15, 2025, operatives of the Ugbowo Surveillance Team successfully intercepted the suspects with a silver Coloured Toyota Yaris and other incriminating items.
“A serving Police Inspector, later identified as Ojo Oloruntobi, was arrested alongside three civilian accomplices, namely, Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho, who had been collaborating with him to terrorise residents of the city through acts of extortion and harassment.
“The Edo State Police Command strongly condemns this shameful and criminal conduct. The arrested officer and his collaborators will face the full wrath of the law. CP Monday Agbonika has made it clear that there will be no hiding place for rogue elements within the Force, reiterating the Command’s zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office, and unprofessional conduct.
The command also issued a stern warning to all officers, noting that any policeman found engaging in misconduct, extortion, brutality, or any form of corrupt practice would be swiftly dismissed, arrested, and prosecuted in line with the laws of the land.
The command urged members of the public, particularly the victim in the viral video, to come forward and assist investigators with credible information to ensure justice is served.
Yamu said the state command remained unwavering in its duty to protect lives and property, restore public trust, and uphold the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.
