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Commuters, Motorists Lament Slow Repair On Benin-Asaba Road

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7 months ago

September 30, 2025

Motorists, traders, and residents along the Benin-Agbor Road have lamented the slow and chaotic spate of repairs on the federal highway, which, according to them has damaged their vehicles, disrupting transport, business activities, and general livelihoods.

Despite ongoing rehabilitation works by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, road users said the efforts are moving too slowly to address the worsening conditions.

The road, which has shown signs of severe wear and failure since 2018, when former governor Godwin Obaseki labelled it a federal road, has deteriorated over the years due to poor drainage design and lack of maintenance.

A section of the road, stretching from the Christ Chosen Church of God main gate through Guinness Warehouse and Winners chapel, up to the Jehovah Junction, has been excavated and left with deep gullies which often leave heavy duty vehicles fallen in parts.

A resident of Ikhueniro near the bad stretch, Frederick Asuen, said since moving into his apartment in 2023, daily commuting has become a struggle.

“Since I parked into my apartment in 2023, it has been a nightmare coming into the city and going back home at close of work.”

“I had to be leaving my car, an SUV at home to use public transport. That is after repeated breakdown inside the gullies and expensive trips to my mechanic and Imma not alone.

” Many who live at Okhuahie and Uvbe using this road have all given up. And I praise the shuttle bus drivers and all commercial vehicles who have no option but to use this road daily. My brother it is like hell”.

He explained that journeys that should ordinarily cost ₦700 and between 60 and 90 minutes now costs ₦1200 and often last 3 to 4 hours, especially in the morning and evenings.

Tuesday Elemi who operates a bus along the route said the road’s condition has killed their operations.

He said the bad sections of the road have reduced the number of trips they can make daily.

“The bad state of the road has increased damages to our vehicles even at the risk of our lives occasioned by trucks that often get stuck, tip over, or are parked for days,” he said.

“The end result is abandoned goods or offloaded from trucks, and security concerns including kidnappings along certain stretches.”

Elemi added that besides vehicles experiencing damages and requiring frequent repairs, fuel consumption has also quadrupled due to longer travel times and diversions.

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

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23 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.