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94-year-old Ordered To Appear Before Edo Properties Protection Committee Over Alleged Land Grabbing

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3 years ago

July 26, 2023

The Edo State Private Properties Protection Committee (EPPPC), has directed one Elder Ikpomwosa Akewe, 94, to appear before the committee on Sept. 21, 2023 over alleged land grabbing.

The committee headed by Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga (Rtd) is charged with the task of supporting government’s efforts by checking the activities of land grabbers and property speculators across Edo State.

It was gathered that Akewe had allegedly connived with some youths, selling 2000feet by 2000feet of Evboro community land in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state to the Nigeria Medical Association Cooperative, Edo branch.

His Royal Highness, Festus Osagiede, the head of five neighbouring communities; Evboro, Iguogie, Iguotor, Iguedobor, and Okhonmwenne, had petitioned the committee to stop the NMA from acquiring the land and Akewe for further sales of Avboro land.

He said the last substantive Odionwere of Evboro ( late Elder Peter Oghayerio ) died July 24, 2021, and the second in command (next to the late Odionwere) is Elder Alfred Emwinyomweanru, 98, who is in acting capacity, and not Akewe.

He added that the Acting Odiowere would be crowned by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II after three years of last Odionwere departure.

According to him, the respondent, Akewe, is the third in command and was suspended because of alleged “abominable crime committed by him in the community.”

Osagiede, who was present before the committee with the acting Odionwere (Alfred Emwinyomweanru) said he had reported the matter at the Oba of Benin palace and he was asked to address the issue hence his petition.

He noted that the Evboro community has 10 elders that preside over activities in the community, yet the respondent singlehandedly sold the land to NMA cooperative.

He also told the committee that the acting Odionwere will remain in acting capacity until after three years of late Odionwere before he would be crowned as substantive Odionwere.

Consequently, the Chairman of the committee, Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga directed the police to do the needful by ensuring that the respondent appear before the committee in the next adjourned date of Sept 21, 2023.

Earlier, the police prosecutor, SP Charles Akhueche told the committee that the respondent, Akewe was absent because of his court case at High Court in Okada.

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

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9 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.