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Again, Suspected Herdsmen Invade Edo Community, Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister

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1 year ago

April 17, 2025

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Suspected herdsmen reportedly invaded Uluoke community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State and as killed a man identified as Mr Friday Pius, and abducted his pregnant wife along with her sister.

It was gathered that the father of three was killed by the gunmen on Monday between 1 am and 2 am.

The incident led to a protest by women in the community, who appealed to the government at all levels for assistance.

The women also appealed to the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, Hon. Dekeri Anamero, members representing the Etsako Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, and security agencies to come to their aid and rescue them from the grip of the suspected herdsmen.

The victim was said to have been asleep when the gunmen entered his house, killed him, and kidnapped his family members.

The kidnappers left behind the deceased’s three children, who were found crying in the pool of their father’s blood.

A source said that after shooting the man dead, the gunmen abducted his pregnant wife and her sister, whisking them away into the bush.

“People heard gunshots around the deceased’s house, but were scared to come out. When people finally came after the gunshots subsided, the man was found dead in his own pool of blood.

“The killers took his wife and her sister into the bush and are yet to be found. At this moment, the pregnant woman and her sister have not been found,” he said.

According to him, the police, in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters, have been combing the bush in a bid to rescue the victims.

One of the protesting women, Rashidetu, said in a video that they were protesting over the killing of a youth and the kidnapping of his wife and her sister.

“We are protesting not only the death of the young man and the kidnapping of his wife and her sister, but we are also the long absence of security in the Uluoke community.”

Rashidetu lamented that they can no longer go to their farms, as alleged herdsmen have taken over, uprooting cassava to feed cows, kidnapping women, and killing anyone who attempts to stop them from destroying farmland.

She, however, called on the government and security agencies to come to the aid of the community, as they are no longer able to access their farms.

Contacted, the Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the development, said police are on the trail of the kidnappers with a view to rescuing the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.

“The Command is aware. And necessary deployment has been made in that regard. Our men have sustained bush combing/rescue operation with a view to rescue the victims,” he stated.

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

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17 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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3 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.