Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps have arrested three suspects specialized in the vandalism of government properties in the state.
The suspects were allegedly arrested by the security in their hideout inside the Primary School in Ovia North East Local Government Area.
The Deputy Commandant of the state’s security outfit in charge of operations, Richard Balogun, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City.
Balogun gave the names of the suspects as Daniel Idong (29) from Cross River State, while Destiny Idahosa, 18 and Bright Efosa, 25, are from Edo State.
He said the suspects were apprehended at about 7:06 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, during an operation carried out by operatives of the Oluku command of the Corps
He said they were arrested for alleged vandalism and armed robbery.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in vandalising government property and illegally occupying the premises of Oluku Primary School.
“The use of a public school as a criminal hideout is disturbing and a threat to public safety. The security agencies would continue to clamp down on criminal elements in the state”, he said.
Balogun, who condemned the development, noted that he had recently visited schools in the area to sensitise residents and students against vandalism of government property.
He also added that the suspects are being investigated for criminal trespass and acts capable of causing a breach of public peace within the community.
He said the suspects have been handed over to the Divisional Police Officer of Ekiadolor Police Division for further investigation and possible prosecution.
One of the suspects, Destiny Idahosa, confessed to stealing a mobile phone belonging to a commercial bus driver.
