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[BREAKING] Naira, Fuel Shortage: Protests Rock Benin, 4 Feared Shot

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3 years ago

February 15, 2023

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Situation Under Control – Police

Transportation into the centre of Benin City, the capital of Edo state, commonly known as the Ring Road, was restricted on Wednesday as protesters blocked major routes leading to the centre.

The protests forced commuters to trek long distances to their various destinations.

Though details of the protest were sketchy at the time of this writing, but a trader at Oba Market at the popular Ring Road, told INFO DAILY that four people were shot in the process.

However, she could not confirm whether the victim was shot and died, nor can she give the victim’s name.

But a civil society member, who did not want to be named, said in a conversation with INFO DAILY that only one person had been shot.

When asked who shot the victim, he replied that the police shot the victim.

“There are protests everywhere particularly at the Ring Ring, The information at my disposal, one person was shot and not four. he was shot near Zenith Bank. I don’t know if the boy is dead, but he was shot. The police shot him,” he added.

Contacted, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, a police spokesperson for the Edo Command, confirmed the protests, but said it was too early for him to say if there were any casualties after the demonstrations. rice field.

SP Nwabuzor said who he would not to get carried away by information on the internet but will wait for men on the field said, “Yes, I know there are protests that are thug-infested. Our men and other security agents are ready to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property. Our men are handling the whole incident professionally and will put a stop to it.

“As for the question of whether individuals were shot, it is too early to comment on this until we receive accurate information from our men on the ground. There many information trending on the internet but it would not be appropriate for me to work on it. Therefore, we will not make any claims about the reported deaths until our people gather the right information,” he added.

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

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3 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.