Togba Police Operation: 4 Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery, Psychotropic Trafficking

• Four suspected armed robbers, including a woman, were arrested in Togba, Abomey-Calavi commune on August 10, 2026.
• The suspects are accused of aggravated theft, association with criminals, and trafficking and consumption of psychotropic substances.
• They used machettes to intimidate motorcyclists and operated at night, using master keys to break into homes.
• A search of their residence yielded various items, including a master key, cutlass, and imported goods.

The suspects will face justice for their actions.

On August 10, 2026, the Republican Police apprehended four suspected armed robbers, including a woman, in Togba, Abomey-Calavi commune. The suspects are accused of aggravated theft, association with criminals, and trafficking and consumption of psychotropic substances. According to the police, they have been notorious for their involvement in armed robberies and serial burglaries.

During their arrest at the Dodja quarter, the suspected ring leader attempted to dispose of a bag containing Indian hemp and Tramadol tablets. The suspects are also accused of operating at night, intercepting motorcyclists under the threat of machetes while riding on a motorcycle with one person wearing a zémidjan uniform. Additionally, they are believed to have used master keys to break into homes.

A search of their residence yielded items such as a master key, a cutlass, imported sofas and tables, gas bottles, fine china plates, clothing, bedding, a zémidjan uniform, and several identity documents belonging to victims. One victim, interviewed during the investigation, formally acknowledged being robbed by the network and identified several of their belongings among the seized items.

The suspects will face justice for their actions. The use of machettes and intimidation tactics by the suspects is a concerning development in the region. Lawyers advising clients on security measures to prevent armed robberies in Abomey-Calavi, Benin should note this trend and consider advising clients to exercise caution when traveling at night.

Lawyers advising clients on security measures to prevent armed robberies in Abomey-Calavi, Benin should note the use of machettes and intimidation tactics by suspects, and consider advising clients to be cautious when traveling at night.

Source: Original reporting via Benin local news