Edo police arrest 37-year-old man over alleged rape of 70-year-old woman

The Edo State Police Command has taken a 37-year-old man into custody over the alleged rape of a 70-year-old woman in Igueben. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command’s spokesperson, announced the arrest on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, during a press briefing on the command’s operational achievements over the previous week. Speaking on behalf of Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor, Ikoedem said the suspect remained in custody while the investigation into the allegation continued. She described sexual violence as a serious ongoing concern and said the command was holding the 37-year-old male suspect in connection with the alleged rape of the 70-year-old woman in Igueben. According to her, the case is being thoroughly investigated and the suspect will be prosecuted in line with the law once the investigation is concluded. The spokesperson also said operatives of the Otuo Division had arrested seven suspected cult members in an intelligence-led operation intended to curb cult-related activity.