Edo State Governor Suspends Security Corps Commander and Illegal Vigilante Groups

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin, along with all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state.

The decision was announced on Sunday, with the governor stating that the move was necessary to restore order and ensure proper security coordination in the state. The suspension follows concerns over the activities of unauthorized security groups, which have been accused of operating outside the law and causing tensions in various communities.

Governor Okpebholo emphasized his administration’s commitment to upholding law and order, stressing that security operations must be conducted within the framework of the law. He assured residents that the state government would take further steps to reorganize and strengthen security structures to protect lives and property.

The suspension of Ibadin and the vigilante groups has sparked reactions from different quarters, with some supporting the decision as a step toward improved security management, while others have called for clarity on the government’s next course of action. Authorities are expected to provide further details on how security operations will be handled in the state moving forward.