The Edo state Police command has foiled alleged try by a person to contract a second marriage in Benin Metropolis, Edo state, in alleged bigamy.
The incident reportedly occurred on March 14, 2026, on the Federal Marriage Registry, the place the suspect, Mr. Ajayi Patrick, was alleged to be getting into one other marital union regardless of an present one.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a press release stated, the Aideyan Division had earlier obtained a grievance on March 12, prompting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Adesuwa Omoruyi, to deploy operatives to the venue following a misery name.
Eno acknowledged that the complainant, Igho Pleasure of Higher Mission Extension, was requested to supply documentary proof, notably a wedding certificates, to substantiate the allegation.
She stated whereas investigation was ongoing to ascertain a prima facie case, the suspect was granted bail consistent with customary process.
Eno acknowledged that one Mr. Enabulele Sampson, 64, acted as a surety and was directed to supply him on the station on March 17, 2026.
“Nevertheless, the surety didn’t honour the bail situations and has since been arrested.
”He can be arraigned earlier than a courtroom of competent jurisdiction to point out trigger why the bail bond shouldn’t be forfeited,” the assertion added.
The command additional acknowledged that the suspect has fled the nation to Canada in a bid to evade investigation, including that INTERPOL has been contacted to help in monitoring and apprehending him.
The police described as false and deceptive the claims by a gaggle, “Freedom Ambassadors Organisation,” who accused the DPO of corruption and aiding the suspect’s escape.
The operatives insisted that each one actions taken had been consistent with authorized {and professional} requirements, including that bigamy is a bailable offence.