17 of the 18 arrested suspects are non - indigene while one is an indigene from Agbede community. 38 fully loaded locally made guns and charms were also recovered in the process. Our men will continue to comb the bushes and sensitize locals to ensure our forests are rid of this criminals and that Edo State is safe and secured for all. "While handing over the suspected criminals to the DPO of Agbede Police Station, Comm Ibadin, Rtd, sued for closer synergy between the corps and other security agencies in the state, stressing that, a collaborative effort is needed to completely rid the state of criminal elements.