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2022: Kano Hisbah Arrests 2,260 Suspects, Evacuates 1,269 Beggars

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3 years ago

December 29, 2022

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The Kano State Hisbah Board said it succeeded in apprehending 2,260 suspects for committing various crimes during patrol from January to December 2022.

Similarly, a total of 1,269 beggars were evacuated from the streets of eight Kano metropolitan local government areas, out of which 386 were repatriated to their respective states of origin as part of efforts to mitigate street begging in the state.

The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Harun Sina, made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen on Thursday.

According to him, most of those arrested for criminal activities were handed over to security agencies for necessary actions, while the underage were reunited with their families.

The CG explained that, in the area of curtailing societal vices, the board had succeeded in dispersing 86 immoral gatherings such as same-sex weddings, drug parties and other similar offences across the state.

Sina explained that 822 disputes were resolved amicably, while some are still pending at various courts due to their complex nature.

“Fifteen couples were married at Hisbah while 22 people converted to Islam during Da’awah in 2022,” he said.

He highlighted that 25 trucks of beer containing thousands of bottles were destroyed in 2022, saying that additional bottles of assorted beer would be wiped out before January 2023.

On the area of strengthening Hisbah activities, Sina said the Kano State Government had recruited 5,700 Hisbah Marshall as well as 3,100 Hisbah corps members, in addition to new structures and renovation of buildings within the Hisbah headquarters and local government offices.

He said 1,000 Hisbah corps members were trained at the NYSC camp in the Kusalla Karaye local government area, adding that the state government had also provided new uniforms and other working materials to the staff of the agency to further motivate them.

The CG pointed out that a new Shari’a court was established at Hisbah headquarters, Sharada Kano, while the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, approved the elevation of Hisbah Mosque to a Juma’at Mosque.

He said six Hisbah personnel were sponsored to Saudi Arabia for Hajj to assist Kano pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage.

He advised parents and guardians to be more vigilant and report any suspected person or character to relevant authorities, as the agency would not relent in its efforts of sanitising the state from all forms of social vices.
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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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6 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.