The police command in Edo has arrested a serving police officer and three civilians for terrorising residents of Benin through acts of brutality, extortion, and armed robbery.

CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Sunday.

He said the arrest followed a viral video in which a victim allegedly accused some policemen of abducting him, seizing his phone and belongings, while subjecting him to harassment.

Acting on the report, he stated that the police commissioner, Monday Agbonika, had ordered an immediate investigation and arrest of the culprits.

“On 15th August 2025, operatives of the Ugbowo Surveillance Team successfully intercepted the suspects with a silver coloured Toyota Yaris and other incriminating items,” he said.

Mr Yamu said that a serving police inspector was arrested alongside three civilian accomplices for allegedly terrorising the residents of the city through acts of extortion and harassment.

Describing the incident as “shameful and criminal,” Mr Agbonika said the suspects would face the full weight of the law.

“The command has zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office, or misconduct within the Force. There will be no hiding place for rogue elements within the police. Any officer caught engaging in extortion, brutality, or corruption will be dismissed, arrested, and prosecuted,” Mr Agbonika said.

Mr Yamu urged the public, including the victim featured in the viral video, to come forward with credible information to aid the investigation and ensure justice is served.

The police spokesperson reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, restoring public confidence, and upholding the integrity of the police.

(NAN)