The Edo State chairman of the African Democratic Congress lost two vehicles, four mobile phones and ₦500,000 after armed men broke into his home in Uhie, Benin City shortly before dawn on September 6, 2026. The incident, which occurred at about 3:00 am off Winners Road, prompted an immediate police response and an open criminal inquiry.
State police public relations officer ASP Eno Ikoedem said investigators established that the intruders made off with two Toyota Highlander SUVs, four phones, ₦500,000 in cash and other valuables. Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor visited the scene and ordered a full, expedited probe to identify and arrest those responsible.
The Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, has taken over the case. Detectives processed the scene and began investigative work, according to the police statement relayed by the public relations officer. The command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led, proactive and collaborative policing and said it would deploy all available resources to protect lives and property and to bring perpetrators to justice.
Police disclosed no suspects or arrests at the time of the statement and provided no further details about how the attackers gained entry or whether the chairman was present. The force’s public account confined itself to items reported missing, the location and the timeline, and to the steps the command has taken since the raid.
The VCRU-led investigation is now the operative step in the case. Residents and local leaders in Uhie and the wider Benin City area will be watching for arrests and for any additional security measures the command says it will deploy. The police pledge of a comprehensive probe sets the immediate next milestone: identifying the robbers, recovering the stolen property and filing any charges that result from the inquiry.
