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Edo Assembly Invasion: Police Nab Thugs With Firearms
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…Group Demands Immediate Prosecution
The Edo State Police Command has allegedly arrested seven thugs involved in the siege laid at the Edo Assembly complex on Thursday
The arrest was allegedly made yesterday when the Police responded to an emergency call from 17 elected members of the Edo Assembly who came under attack by thugs.
The thugs identified as Festus Agbonrenren, 25 years, Odion Osayande, 23 years, Ogbeiwe Wilfred,52 years, Morgan Uwaigboe (47 years, Osayomore Salami, 25 years, Ifeoluwa Oladele, 36 years, and Iginobaro Collins, 26 years, were arrested with five double-barrel long guns, two single barrel long guns, and ten live cartridges within the premises of the Assembly complex.
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Sources have confirmed that the arrested thugs have all confessed that they were mobilized by a top serving politician.
When contacted on the said arrest, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwanbuzor said he has not been properly briefed and that he has not been given permission to speak on the incident.
Meanwhile, an activist group in Edo State, Democracy For All, has condemned the actions and demanded an immediate prosecution of the arrested thugs and their sponsors.
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In a statement released on Friday morning, the group denounced the invasion of the Assembly Complex as an ‘egregious crime and affront on the constitution and the rule of law’, insisting that the arrested thugs, who have confessed to the act be made to face the wrath of the law alongside their accomplice no matter how highly-placed.
The statement reads in part, “Our first demand goes to the Police and it is to immediately commence processes for the prosecution of the arrested thugs and their direct sponsors.”
“Their prosecution will signal to the world that Nigeria is neither home to criminality nor a jungle where appointees of government can break the law at will and threaten law and order through the sponsorship of thuggery, violence, and unfortunate contribution to arms proliferation.”
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Idahosa Hosts NBA, Assures Of Government’s Collaboration
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June 17, 2025By
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Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has assured of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s desire to reduce crime and criminality in the state while also upholding the rule of law.
According to a press statement by Friday Aghedo, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Idahosa gave the assurance when he played host to members of the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Benin on Tuesday.
During the interface with the body of lawyers, also referred to as “Lion Bar,” the deputy governor solicited their collaboration to help rid the state of violent crimes.
“Indeed, the state we met was plagued with security challenges such as kidnapping, cultism and its related issues, and other vices for which the governor needed to take decisive action to address these menaces which plagued society.
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“To the glory of God and with your support, we have done reasonably well at reducing crime in Edo State,” he stated.
He informed the lawyers that their collaboration with the administration would assist at stamping out crimes and criminality and boost investors confidence in the state.
Idahosa also promised the government support to the lawyers in whatever capacity to assist in carrying out their functions efficiently.
Speaking earlier, the Benin NBA branch, Idemudia Osifo, congratulated and commended Governor Okpebholo, his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on their inauguration and efforts at eradicating security challenges in the state.
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He said the NBA maintained cordiality with the seat of power in order to form a solid partnership geared towards the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
He further commended the Okpebholo-led administration for appointing members of the Bar to key positions of his government.
Speaking on the rule of law, Osifo said that the Bar believed that the administration would deliver, especially against the background of swearing in the three judges denied the same action by the immediate past administration
“That singular action showed the willingness of this administration to reposition Edo State in terms of Justice delivery and the rule of law,” he stated.
He expressed the willingness of the Benin Branch of the NBA to support the government to fight crime and criminality
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Police Quiz Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over ‘Gun-like Object’ Video
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June 17, 2025By
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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has turned himself in for questioning over a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter.
The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, stated, “No one is above the law!
“Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case since a video surfaced online showing the pastor holding a gun-like object against another road user, while driving in an unregistered vehicle.
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“The outcome of the investigation will be made public.”
The video, which surfaced earlier, shows Adefarasin holding a metallic object while speaking to a passerby who appeared to be recording him.
The clip has since gone viral, with several social media users alleging that the object was a firearm.
Responding to the allegations, Adefarasin in a message to his congregation posted on his verified social media pages, he denied brandishing a weapon.
He described the incident as a misunderstanding.
According to the cleric, the object in question was not a firearm, and at no point was it pointed at anyone.
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How Trailer Sent To Kill Me Fell Flat, Dented — Iwo Monarch
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June 17, 2025By
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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, said the trailer that was sent to kill him upon hitting him fell flat and got extremely dented.
The Osun monarch made the revelation while testifying to the power of God in a now-trending video on Tuesday.
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While Oba Akanbi didn’t give details or the location of the incident, he noted that after the trailer hit him, he saw some angels of God dragging it.
“A trailer that was sent to kill us, hit us and fell flat and extremely dented. It was dragged away by angels of God. Except you do not choose God. Don’t have doubts while trusting God.”
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