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Delta: Two killed, Many Injured In Renewed Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Crisis

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3 years ago

July 23, 2023

… Warring Communities Trade Blame Over Attack

Twp persons were reportedly killed with several others sustaining injuries in renewed hostilities between warring Aladja community of Udu Council and Ogbe-Ijoh community of Warri South West Council Areas of Delta State.

It was gathered that sporadic gunshots heralded the sunny morning of Saturday which later turned bloody for the warring communities.

The recent hostilities Vanguard gathered flowed from inability of the state government to demarcate the disputed boundary.

A source said several persons were shot resulting in the death of a 40-year-old Efe America at Aladja and a 29 year old female wedding guest at Ogbe-Ijoh.

The source specifically stated that one Major Solomon Nwakwuda and his Soldiers shot two of the four other victims in hospital receiving treatments which included a popular Udje Dancer and Mr Robinson Onokahweri, an Olomu indigene.

While an eyewitness who crave anonymity from Aladja alleged that gunmen from Ogbe-Ijoh attacked them at about 11 in the morning on Saturday, A leader from Ogbe-Ijoh said Aladja started the shooting.

According to the Aladja source, “In the morning when we were going about our normal daily businesses, we heard gun attack from Ighwre, the road leading to Okotomu otherwise called Ogbe-Ijoh.

“Our president quickly put a call to security agents to alert them of the attack, the police responded swiftly but Major Solomon didn’t only come to shoot at us but also instructed his junior officers to block the road so that those shot could not be taken to hospital for treatment.” He added.

Vanguard gathered that delay in taking the victims to the hospital led to the death of one of them as hospital authorities claimed that he was brought too late.

Reacting to the attack, the President General of Aladja community, Prince Ibrahim Dumuje thanked the Base Operation Officer, BOO, of the Nigerian Naval Service, Delta for his quick response to distress call that helped to stop the escalation of the attack.

Dumuje who spoke through the president of the community, Comrade Shell-Okakotu Godfirst called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the 27 years crisis between the two neighbouring communities by demarcating the left flank of the disputed land.

The President General of Aladja community noted: “The left flank had been demarcated by the Delta State Government under former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. However, it seems the State Government is footdragging which is giving the room for the frequent attacks on us by Ogbe-Ijoh people. “

The remains of the young man who died from gun shots have been deposited at the morgue.

While countering the Aladja story, Chief Monday Keme, Ogbe-Ijoh Leader of Thought and Principal Secretary to the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh said, “A week and five days ago, two suspects from Aladja at a very close range shot two students, who are still in the hospital receiving treatment.

“Then on Tuesday this week, same masked youths shot sporadically into Ogbe-Ijoh but no causality. On Saturday this week, same suspects from distance close to the Police Station fired shots into Ogbe-Ijoh and a lady, a wedding guest who was outside the Church was hit by bullet and died immediately that was what caused the recent clash.

“Because of Government lack of political will to resolve the matter, we took the matter before one of the State’s High Courts in the Warri Judicial Division. Aladja has also filed their defence, we want the Government to provide security while waiting for the court to decide.” He added.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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16 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.