Mr Akintayo said the victim, Glory Odigie, was rescued through an intelligence-driven operation.
Mr Nkwocha said Mr Shettima arrived in the state to support the party’s candidate and attend other official engagements.
Mr Ohaeri said that the vehicle was recovered on Sunday following a distress report received by the patrol team.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the prime suspect had allegedly accused the teenager of stealing N200, 000 before subjecting her to severe assault.
The registrar said the examination was conducted simultaneously in 203 centres nationwide.
He stressed that no local government area should have fewer than 300 operatives.
Stakeholders have called for urgent reconstruction of major federal roads in Edo, saying their poor condition exposes travellers to kidnapping and armed robbery.
“Government ownership and leadership are also essential to guarantee long-term asset management and sustainability,” he said.
“At Uyosa, Benin City, two female suspects were nabbed with a cocktail of illicit substances, including 176 grams of skunk, 65g of loud, and five grams of methamphetamine,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the power of prayer, Mr Okpebholo said Nigeria would overcome its current challenges.
