The Edo State Police Command has launched an active investigation into a viral CCTV video showing approximately 15 heavily armed men attempting a midnight invasion . The footage, which heavily circulated on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, captures the criminal gang moving through residential properties along the Ugbor–Amagba Boundary Road in Benin City’s Government Reserved Area (GRA).
News Article: Panic in Benin City Over Viral GRA Midnight Raid Video
A wave of anxiety has gripped residents of Benin City, Edo State, following the release of security camera footage documenting a coordinated late-night raid. The video captures a synchronized gang of roughly 15 masked men armed with various weapons maneuvering around residential gates and trying to gain entry into apartments.
The incident took place in the upscale GRA neighborhood along the Ugbor–Amagba axis, traditionally considered a highly secure zone. Residents have expressed deep concerns over the boldness of the criminal network, demanding more tactical police deployments and increased night patrols to prevent a full breach of community security.
Official Update from the Edo State Police Command
While the specific tracking of this 15-man gang continues, the Edo State Police Command under Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika has moved swiftly to reassure the community. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Eno Ikoedem, emphasized that crack intelligence rapid response teams have intensified tactical stop-and-search operations and targeted raids across the metropolis.
The Command released the following operational updates and guidelines to the public:
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- Enhanced Patrols: Tactical units are now heavily deployed along the Ugbor–Amagba axis and surrounding GRA entry points.
- Intelligence-Led Raids: Ongoing sweeps have already netted multiple cult-related and armed robbery suspects within the Benin area.
- Call for Cooperation: Residents must report suspicious movements and share private CCTV information to assist the command’s investigative teams.
- Security Hotlines: The public is advised to strictly utilize official police distress channels during night emergencies.