New Police AIG Agbonika Takes Charge in Edo, Delta

You already know kidnapping has been a problem in Benin City, but things have changed since Monday Agbonika took over as Edo State's Commissioner of Police in April 2025. He made fighting kidnapping a priority and led the charge against it. Figures show that within his first month, the police arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and rescued seven victims. In May, Agbonika's team rescued 37 kidnapped victims, including a top politician, without paying any ransom.

The new Assistant Inspector General of Police, Agbonika, is being deployed to Zone 5 Headquarters in Benin City, where he will oversee the Edo and Delta State Police Commands. This move comes after his outstanding performance as Edo State CP, where he led operations against kidnapping. His new role is expected to bring more security to the region.

Agbonika's rise to prominence is rooted in his effective leadership and the results he achieved during his tenure as Edo State Commissioner of Police. His efforts against kidnapping led to the arrest of 154 suspected kidnappers and the rescue of over 150 kidnapped victims. He also deployed technology in the anti-kidnapping campaign, using drones to locate and rescue victims.

In one remarkable operation, Agbonika's team tracked down and rescued 11 persons abducted from their farms in Ogbido Community, Iyahmo. The operation involved the police, hunters, and local vigilantes, and successfully brought the kidnappers to justice. These are just a few examples of Agbonika's achievements, and his promotion to AIG is a testament to his dedication and effectiveness in the fight against crime.

Zone 5, which will be under Agbonika's command, covers Edo and Delta states, and his appointment will bring a new level of expertise and leadership to the region. Agbonika's track record speaks for itself, and his deployment to Zone 5 is expected to make a positive impact in the fight against crime in the region.

With Agbonika taking the reins in Zone 5, the people of Edo and Delta states can expect a heightened sense of security and a renewed commitment to fighting crime. His experience and leadership will undoubtedly bring a new level of effectiveness to the police force in the region.

In related news, Agbonika's predecessor, the outgoing CP, has been praised for his role in making the Edo State Police Command a model for other states to follow. His leadership and dedication will be greatly missed, but Agbonika is ready to take the reins and continue the good work.