Edo Court to Issue First Ruling on Kidnapping Case
The Edo State Special Criminal Court, located in Benin City, is set to deliver its first judgment on September 29, 2026, in a significant kidnapping case. The trial involves four defendants: 32-year-old Marvellous Isaac, 36-year-old Wisdom Michael, 30-year-old Rufus Emete Michael, and 27-year-old Gift Raphael, who face charges of kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms.
The alleged abduction occurred on June 14, 2026, at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, where the victim was taken by gunmen using an SUV but was later released unharmed. Police investigations led to the recovery of a Lexus RX 350 and a pump-action firearm, as well as the arrest of the defendants.
Governor Monday Okpebholo initiated the establishment of the Special Criminal Court to expedite the trial of kidnapping and cultism cases, with the court officially constituted on July 1, 2026. The upcoming judgment is anticipated to set a precedent for how the court handles serious violent crimes in Edo State.
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