Mr Habib said the victims were beaten with sticks and sustained varying degrees of injury.
The police command in Edo has arrested a suspect in connection with a break-in and theft at a pharmaceutical and provision store along St. Saviour Road, Benin City.
FRSC urged the 27 newly promoted officers and marshals to justify their elevation through greater discipline, professionalism and commitment to duty.
Security stakeholders have urged more surveillance of Nigeria’s borders to curb arms and drug infiltration fuelling banditry and kidnapping.
He said the operation was conducted on Tuesday at about 9:00 a.m.
The governor said the deceased lived a good life and died in defending his subjects.
Police said investigations are also ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mr Afeni said the command would remain resolute in its fight against smuggling.
He urged the promoted officers to see their new ranks as increased responsibility and a renewed call to service.
Mr Hamzat said the increased allocation should be channelled into projects that would have a direct and lasting impact on residents.
