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The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State.
Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State on Thursday by suspected Fulani herdsmen, and two others were earlier killed in
Okpekpe community, Etsako East Local Government Area of the state on Monday.
Speaking on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, Moses Yamu, said the command arrested the five suspects in connection with the two incidents in Eware and Okpekpe.
He added that investigations were ongoing and that the command would soon apprehend others that are connected to the Ovia South West killings a fortnight ago.
He said, “On the two separate killings in Etsako West and Etsako East, I can confirm that we have arrested five persons and investigation is ongoing, and I assure you that we will apprehend everybody involved in any criminal activities in the state.”
Yamu said that the command under the state Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyi, has launched Operation Rescue, which has led to the deployment of police officers to various parts of the State to tackle insecurity.
The PPRO added, “Since her resumption, she has directed for the training of about 100 Police officers in combat operations, ambush and counter ambush.
“The training is ongoing at the Police Training College in Edo State. As I speak to you, deployment has been made for quick response to any case of kidnapping or any other violent crime and as the need arises.
“We want to use this opportunity to appeal to the general public as CP Betty Otimenyi to give the police useful information that can help us work better.
“It is not just to be reacting to issues, but with useful information from the public, the police will be proactive to deal with criminal activities.”
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