Edo State Police Command has arrested a medical doctor identified as Dr. Kingsley Dele of Obaretin community for illegally possessing gun.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed that the arrest was carried out on February 29.
The PPRO explained that the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad (CIRRS) following actionable and credible intelligence.
She said one Beretta pistol was recovered from the suspect.
The PPRO added that the arrest formed part of the “sustained and strategic offensive being championed by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, against the circulation of illicit weapons which often fuel violent crimes across communities.
“The Command views the illegal possession of firearms, regardless of status or profession of those involved, as a grave threat to public peace and will continue to respond with firmness and precision.
“The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
“The CP, assures residents that the Command remains vigilant, proactive, and unrelenting in its mandate to safeguard lives and property.
“He further calls on members of the public to sustain their cooperation with law enforcement through timely information sharing.”
Edo State has recently recorded a series of kidnapping incidents, leading some persons to prepare for self-defence.