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Court Orders Detention Of Vessels Over Multi-million Dollar Debt To Nigerian Partners

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3 years ago

July 27, 2023

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A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has ordered the arrest and detention of vessels belonging to Maritime Security giant, Ambrey International, following its refusal to meet its financial obligations to local service providers and Nigerian partners.

The arrest warrant and detention order of vessels: MV Sirius, MV Sirius 1, MV Siriius 2 and MV Sentinel, listed as: 1-4th defendants in case number: FHC/PH//CS/41/2023 which has Criterion Nigeria Ltd as plaintiff, was signed by the presiding judge, Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam.

The order read in part, “To the Admiralty Marshall of the Federal High Court and to all and singular his substitute …This is therefore to require and order you forthwith to arrest and detain the said vessel “MV Sirius”, MV Sirus 2 and MV Sentinel” and to keep same under detention until you shall receive further order (s) from the Court.”

The vessel owners have had a running battle with Nigerian partners and local operators who provide services which range from supply of security vessels, bunkers and other related logistical support to ease operations.

Local partners had complained about Ambrey’s refusal to pay for services rendered to International clients such as: Frontline, MSC, COSCO, and Maersk on its behalf.

The plaintiff’s decision to seek legal redress was sequel to the discovery that international clients had made full payments for the services rendered to Ambrey but that the company deliberately refused to pay local service providers with one of such providers alone being owed over Five Million US dollars.

When several attempts to recover the debts, failed to yield the desired results, the providers approached the court to seek redress.

This led to the issuance of the order to arrest and detain the vessels and for the utilizationof the vessels to recover the outstanding debts.

There are reports that the defendants in the case equally had similar issues with local service providers across other parts of West Africa especially Republic of Cameroun.

Those familiar with the matter explain that Ambrey’s woes appear to have began with its botched attempt to sell off its business concerns to another player in the maritime sector, Ocean Infinity, without first settling its outstanding liabilities to service providers.

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

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21 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.