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Three dead, 15 suspects arrested in Edo violence

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Two separate security incidents in Nigeria's Edo State on Sunday, August 23, 2026, resulted in three deaths and 15 arrests.
  • In Sobe, youths attacked security personnel, damaging a patrol vehicle and injuring three Edo State Security Corps members. Three unidentified youths were injured, and one died during treatment.
  • In Ewatto, an Edo State Security Network personnel, Martins Enahoro, and a suspected attacker were killed during a confrontation, with four suspects arrested.

Violence erupted in two separate incidents across Nigeria's Edo State on Sunday, August 23, 2026, leading to the deaths of three individuals and the arrest of 15 suspects. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the events in a statement released Monday.

The Edo State Police Command wishes to update members of the public on two separate security incidents recorded on Sunday, 23rd August 2026, in Sobe and Ewatto, involving attacks on security personnel and other persons.

— Edo State Police Command spokespersonProviding an overview of the security incidents.

The first incident occurred in Sobe, where youths attacked security personnel responding to a report of assault and property damage. The youths reportedly damaged a police patrol vehicle and assaulted members of the Edo State Security Corps, also stealing two locally-made guns. Three security personnel sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical treatment. During the confrontation, three unidentified youths were injured, and one later died at a local hospital. Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident, and the stolen firearms have been recovered. Security forces have reinforced the area, and normalcy has been restored.

During the confrontation, three unidentified youths sustained pellet injuries, while one was later confirmed dead while receiving treatment at David and Stella Hospital, Sabongida-Ora.

— Edo State Police Command spokespersonDetailing the casualties in the Sobe incident.

A second, fatal confrontation took place in Ewatto. An Edo State Security Network personnel, Martins Enahoro, was attacked by suspected members of the Aro Berger confraternity. Enahoro, while defending himself, reportedly stabbed one of his attackers, identified as Gbozia. Both Enahoro and Gbozia sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at a hospital. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident. The police are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend other individuals involved.

Both men were rushed to God’s Will Hospital, Ewohimi, where they were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and their remains deposited at the mortuary pending further investigation.

— Edo State Police Command spokespersonDescribing the deaths in the Ewatto incident.
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