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Attacks: Group Calls For Self-defense, Says Some Tribes Marked For Elimination

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5 years ago

August 12, 2021

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Conference of Autochthonous Ethic Nationalities Community Development Association, on Thursday, expressed its dissatisfaction over the way and manner the government has been handling crises in the country.

This is sequel to resurgence of violence in the country particularly the northern part of the country.

The group, comprising many ethnic nationalities in North Central and other Northern states of the country, said it is pained by the recurring attacks on innocent citizens.

Addressing journalists, Secretary-General of the group, Suleman Sukukum, said about 1.5 million people from Tiv land of Benue State are still languishing at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) camp without being taken care of by government as Irigwe people too had over 400 people attacked.

According to him, the Irigwe’s case is more pathetic because of their closeness to the 3 Armoured Division of the Nigeria Army, adding that unfortunately 13 villages were ransacked by the suspected herdsmen.

He said the most unfortunate thing was that the Fulani herdsmen who came from other places now occupied the land of those natives they displaced, adding that in the face of all this, “government is pretending that nothing is happening”.

The displaced persons, accusing him, especially the Tiv women are now subjected to sexual abuse thereby losing their dignity as women. He added that the terrorists hide in the thick forests and the fertile lands which belong to the natives.

“In Berom land, over 54 homes had been destroyed”, alleging that there was convenience aiding the invaders as they occupied the lands of those they displaced.

The group said that the government did not live up to its responsibility of protecting citizens, calling on the international community to come to their aid.

The group said that “as from today, we are going to protect ourselves and our property. We will fence our lands. Whoever trespasses will be prosecuted. We will not allow intruders to come in again. In fact, we don’t want to disclose how we will do that. We are going to plant protective plants. If cows eat them, they will die and the owners will know that their cows have trespassed.

“We know that the terrorists are armed to the teeth, but we will do everything possible to defend ourselves. Sometimes, unfortunately, have been marked to be eliminated completely from the land.”

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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4 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.