The Edo State Police Command has arrested two employees of GUO Transport Company after allegedly recovering 350 rounds of ammunition and three bags of substances suspected to be cannabis from a bus belonging to the company.

The suspects, identified as Godwin Emeka, 37, a driver, and Enearu Louis, 40, the company’s operational manager, were arrested on October 20, 2026, during a stop-and-search operation along the Benin–Lagos Road.

The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Benin City.

According to him, police operatives intercepted a Toyota Ultra bus with registration number AGU721ZL at a designated checkpoint along the highway.

Daaor said a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 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 substances suspected to be cannabis.

He identified Emeka as the driver of the vehicle, while Louis was reportedly travelling with him at the time of the interception.

In a separate operation, the police commissioner announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Osakpanwan Ekuase, over the alleged theft of five vehicles in Benin City.

Daaor said the suspect allegedly posed as a worker before stealing the vehicles from a mechanic workshop in Ogheghe Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state.

He disclosed that Ekuase was arrested on August 30, 2026, adding that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.