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Bauchi Govt Celebrates New Year With Inmates, Donates Items

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1 year ago

January 1, 2025

The Bauchi state government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has celebrated the new year with the inmates at the correctional facility, Bauchi with a new year launch.

Speaking during the lunch organized by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management at the Correctional facility, Bauchi on Wednesday, Gov. Bala Mohammed said that every year comes with its challenges.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Aminu Hammayo, the governor said an individual’s ability to persevere, be patient and commitment are the things that go with prayers to be able to overcome them.

“It is our hope and prayer that God will see us through 2025 and every challenge that comes would be met and addressed as it comes.

“Individually, in our own personal capacity, we also have challenges and some of our brothers and sisters are here today because of the challenges of life.

“The government identifies with every citizen of the state whether in challenge or out of any challenge and that is why we have made it a point of duty that on the 1st of January of every year, an occasion like this is organised.

“This is to felicitate with our citizens that are by the circumstances of life here at this point in time.”

Also speaking, Hajiya Hajara Wanka, the state’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, said that the governor mandated the ministry to have the new year lunch with the inmates so as to have a sense of belonging.

“From the looks on their faces, it seems the mission is accomplished and we are hoping they will be changed people.

“We also went to the women’s wing where we interacted with them and we promised to take their cases like awaiting trials and we are hoping that the government will assist them,” she said.

Responding, the Controller, Nigeria Correctional Service, Bauchi, Mohammed Isa, said the gesture was the second of its kind in the state.

He appreciated the governor and the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management for finding it necessary to spend time with the inmates.

According to him, the governor has always been supportive in order to ensure that the inmates feel comfortable in the facilities across the state.

Some of the items also Donated by the state government to the inmates included 250 pieces of mats, 250 pieces of blankets and 250 pieces of plates.

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

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7 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.