Police Inspector Shot Dead During Stop-and-Search Operation in Benin

A tragic incident unfolded in Benin City on Friday as a police inspector attached to the Ekiadolor Area Command was shot dead by unknown gunmen during a routine stop-and-search exercise.

According to early reports, the officers were carrying out their normal patrol duties when armed assailants suddenly opened fire, hitting the inspector fatally before fleeing the scene. The attack happened within the Ekiadolor jurisdiction, throwing the area into tension as residents and commuters scampered for safety.

Security reinforcement was immediately deployed to the location as authorities launch a manhunt for the perpetrators.

The Edo State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement, but security sources confirm that investigations are already underway to track down the gunmen and determine the motive behind the attack.

This incident adds to the rising concerns about the safety of officers on duty and the growing trend of violent attacks on security personnel in the region.

More details to follow as the story develops.