Man Shoots Security Operative in Edo, Arrested Later
On September 6, 2026, a 30-year-old man allegedly shot Oligie Prosper, a 45-year-old operative of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), in Igbonto Community, Edo State. The police received a distress call regarding the incident, which involved the suspect using a locally made Dane gun.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene, leaving behind his Lifan motorcycle. Oligie Prosper was transported to Agbor General Hospital in Delta State, where he is currently responding to treatment.
Following a sustained surveillance and a collaborative operation involving the police, Edo State Security Corps, vigilantes, and local hunters, the suspect was apprehended. Additionally, a locally made single-barrel gun was recovered from the suspect’s residence.
The case is under investigation, and the suspect is expected to be charged in court once the investigation concludes.
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