The Police Command in Edo State have arrested an 18-year-old boy, identified as Tega Emajuwa, for alleged kidnapping and killing his 12-year-old cousin, identified as Emiliano Egwunbare.
The incident reportedly took place at Obagie Community in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to available reports, the suspect and two of his friends allegedly kidnapped their victim and collected ransom from the parents of the deceased, but didn’t release him.
The suspect had reportedly stayed with the parents of late Emiliano for a few months before carrying out the dastardly act on 16th September 2025.
Competent sources said the Police were involved after payment of ransom, and through due intelligence, Emajuwa was tracked down and arrested.
Police insider hinted that Emajuwa confessed to the crime one week after his arrest, adding that two of his accomplices, Edugie Destiny, aged 20, and Osayande Vincent, aged 23, have also been arrested.
Following their confession, Police operatives were led to where they dumped the body of Emiliano inside a well after killing him.
It was thereafter discovered that some vital organs of late Emiliano were reportedly harvested with Deputy spokesman of the Edo Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirming the incident.
However, Ikoedem while debunking allegations that the suspects have been released, said the case was initially reported at the Ogida Police Division and later transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit, Benin, for discreet investigation.
A statement issued by the Police Spokesperson further said, “Following sustained tactical and technical intelligence, operatives of the unit arrested three suspects, Tega Emajuwa ‘m’ aged 18, Edugie Destiny ‘m’ aged 20, and Osayande Vincent ‘m’ aged 23, who all made confessional statements linking them to the crime.
“Sadly, during the course of the investigation, the victim’s body was later discovered inside a well in Obagie Community.
“The remains were evacuated and deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) mortuary for autopsy.”
Furthermore, the statement said, “In a viral video recently circulated on social media, the mother of the deceased alleged that the suspects have been released from Police Custody.
“The Edo State Police Command wishes to categorically state that this claim is false, misleading, and unfounded.
“The suspects remained in lawful custody until they were charged in court on 16th October 2025, where the case is currently, while they have all been remanded for prosecution.
“The said mother was of the deceased was present in court during the proceedings.”
