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Delta Police Arrest Nine For ‘Attacking’ Police, Destroying Vehicle

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1 year ago

February 14, 2024

The Delta State Police Command, on Wednesday, announced the arrest of nine Delta youths for allegedly attacking its officers and destroying the vehicle of the Force.

The state Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this via his X handle, adding that the head of one of its officers was broken in the attack.

Explaining the incident, Edafe stated that officers of the Force from Ughelli Area Command intercepted an unregistered Benz GLK without a plate number in the Ekuigbo community on Tuesday, and engaged four individuals who could not provide proof of owning the car.

According to the PPRO, “in an attempt to arrest them, some of the youths attacked the police, destroyed their vehicle, and broke the head of one of the officers.”

He added that “nine of the suspects were arrested and will be charged to court. Youths are advised to stay off any protest because it won’t deter us from doing our job.”

This came following an ongoing protest in Ughelli community area in the state.

The youth of the community were reported to have staged the protest over police brutality.

An X user, @KomeNicee shared a tweet on Wednesday, against “police brutality which has become rampant.”

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Troops Engage Terrorists In Fierce Gun Battle To Repel Gwoza Invasion

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9 minutes ago

June 20, 2025

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai are currently engaged in a fierce gun battle with armed terrorists suspected to be Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Gwoza, located about 136 kilometers from Maiduguri, shares borders with the Mandara Mountains in Cameroon and the Sambisa Forest — notorious hideouts for insurgents.

According to sources, the attackers launched an attempted invasion of Gwoza town shortly after Friday Jummat prayers. Residents reported heavy gunfire and multiple explosions in parts of the town as troops mounted a strong and tactical resistance to repel the assault.

Security operatives are said to be working relentlessly to safeguard lives and property in the area, with reinforcements reportedly deployed to support ongoing operations.

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Man Kills 71-year-old Mother In Akwa Ibom

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12 minutes ago

June 20, 2025

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A man identified as Alexander Peter has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for allegedly hacking his 71-year-old mother, Mrs. Atiny Peter, to death with a machete.

The incident occurred in Ikot Inyang village, located in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state.

The arrest was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, during a press briefing held on Thursday, at the police headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo.

The police commissioner disclosed that the suspect, Alexander, was apprehended on June 10, and that investigations are currently ongoing to determine the motive behind the brutal act.

“The gruesome incident occurred in Ikot Inyang Village, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, where the suspect reportedly used the machete to hack his mother to death,” Azare said, noting that the command is working to “unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the motive behind the heinous crime.”

The CP also announced that a total of 54 suspects were arrested across the state in the last six weeks for various criminal offences.

In addition, the command recovered over 50 arms and rounds of ammunition during the same period.

According to The PUNCH, the murder has sparked concern in the community, with residents shocked over the violent death of the elderly woman at the hands of her own son.

Police said more details will emerge as investigations progress.

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Men In Viral Weed-smoking Video Charged With Cybercrime, Remanded In Sapele Prison [Watch Viral Video]

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22 minutes ago

June 20, 2025

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The two suspects who were arrested by the Delta State Police Command after appearing in a viral video smoking what is suspected to be marijuana while sitting on a police patrol van and making obscene gestures at law enforcement officers have been charged with cyberbullying and cyberstalking.

This was made known in a statement shared by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.

The suspects, Patrick Junior Asini, 34, and Tega Ojo, 20, were arraigned before the Oghara High Court on a three-count charge bordering on cyberbullying and cyberstalking, contrary to Sections 24 and 27 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, among other charges.

They have since been remanded at the Sapele Custodial Centre.

The statement said, “The two suspects have been charged to the Oghara High Court and presently remanded at Sapele prisons on a three-count charge of count 1-Cyberbullying, Cyber Stalking contrary to sections 24&27 of the Cybercrime Prohibition Act amongst other charges.”

The suspects were arrested after a video surfaced online showing them smoking what appeared to be cannabis while seated on a police patrol van marked “Nigeria Police Force Anti-crime Patrol, Oghara Division.”

In the video, originally shared by user #dammiedammie35, one of the young men was seen sitting on a police patrol van bearing the inscription “Nigeria Police Force Anti-crime Patrol, Oghara Division,” while smoking.

Another voice in the background was heard saying, “Tell them, f*** the cops, bro. Pass me some weed, man,” while flashing his middle finger towards an officer in the distance.

The video, believed to have been recorded at a car wash, triggered outrage among users on the social media platform X and drew the attention of the police.

Watch video below:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1933546476346437966https://twitter.com/i/status/1933546476346437966

(PUNCH)