Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two staff members of GUO Transport Company with arms, ammunition and substances suspected to be cannabis.
The suspects were identified as Godwin Emeka, 37, and Enearu Louis, 40, who is said to be the Operational Manager of the company.
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City.
Daaor said the suspects were arrested on October 20, 2026, during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint along the Benin-Lagos Road.
He said operatives intercepted a Toyota Ultra bus with registration number AGU721ZL belonging to GUO Transport Company, driven by Godwin Emeka.
Items recovered during a search of the vehicle include 100 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.65mm-calibre live ammunition, 200 rounds of 9mm-calibre live ammunition and three bags containing cannabis, according to the police.
In a separate case, the Commissioner said a 30-year-old suspect, Osakpanwan Ekuase, was arrested for allegedly stealing five cars from a mechanic workshop in Ogheghe Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.
He said the suspect, who allegedly posed as a worker, was arrested on August 30, 2026, and would be charged to court after completion of investigations.