Edo Police Arrest Medical Doctor for Illegal Firearm Possession
The Edo State Police Command has made a significant arrest, apprehending a 35-year-old medical doctor, Dr. Kingsley Dele, for unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm. This development was disclosed in an official statement by the command's spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Intelligence-Led Operation Leads to Arrest
According to the statement, the arrest occurred on February 29, 2026, at approximately 1000 hours. Operatives of the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad (CIRRS) acted on actionable and credible intelligence to apprehend Dr. Dele in the Obaretin Community. The operation was discreet but swift, resulting in the recovery of one Beretta pistol from the suspect.
Strategic Offensive Against Illicit Weapons
ASP Ikoedem emphasized that this arrest is part of a sustained and strategic offensive championed by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, fdc. The initiative targets the circulation of illicit weapons, which are often linked to violent crimes across communities in Edo State. The police command views the illegal possession of firearms as a grave threat to public peace, regardless of the status or profession of those involved, and has pledged to respond with firmness and precision.
Zero-Tolerance Stance and Public Cooperation
In the statement, the police reiterated their zero-tolerance stance against the proliferation of illegal arms. The suspect, Dr. Kingsley Dele, will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation. Commissioner Agbonika assured residents that the command remains vigilant, proactive, and unrelenting in its mandate to safeguard lives and property. He further called on members of the public to sustain their cooperation with law enforcement by sharing timely information to help combat crime effectively.
