Mr Yamu stated that the suspects were in their mid-twenties.
Mr Okpebholo also said he is ready to make Edo “inhabitable” for the activities of the criminal elements ransacking the nooks of the state.
“Edo State has committed 25 per cent counterpart funding for the project,’’ Mr Ahmed said.
The police command in Edo claims it has killed one of the criminals who kidnapped a Catholic priest.
The crash, which occurred on Sunday involved 14 vehicles, comprising 13 trucks and one Sienna bus.
The former governor said the incumbent Senator, Francis Alimikhena, would step down for him to represent Edo North senatorial district.
