Edo Police Arrest Pastor, One Other Over Gruesome Murder of 7-Year-Old Boy
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Pastor Ijebor Simon and Destiny Okojabhole, in connection with the murder of a 7-year-old boy, Evans Okojabhole.
According to the police, the boy’s father, John Okhojibole, reported the incident on February 22, 2025, after his son’s mutilated body was found in a bush close to their home in Irrua, Edo Central.
The police stated that the boy’s body was discovered with his stomach ripped open, feet severed from his ankle, and some fingers cut off.
During preliminary investigations, the police arrested Pastor Ijebor Simon and Destiny Okojabhole, who have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department in Benin City for further investigation.
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In a related development, the police have also arrested three suspects: Ibrahim Agboje, Yakubu Abudulkareem, and Kareem Audu, in connection with the killing of a vigilante commander, Victor Ogedengbe, on his farm in Erah Camp, Owan East Local Government Area.
The police said the suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department for further investigation.
The Edo State Police Command has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment and has appealed for continued cooperation and support from the public.