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Edo Guber: ‘Abure Must Go’ Protest Rocks Edo Labour Party, As Security Agents Confiscate Journalists’ Cameras

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February 5, 2024

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Hell was let loose on Sunday evening at Edo State Labour Party secretariat, Benin, as hundreds of the party youths protested against the party national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure.

The angry youths who besieged the state party secretariat, accused Abure of alleged support for some aspirants ahead of the party governorship primary to be held later this month.

The angry youths who carried placards bearing different inscriptions chanted, “Abure must go; Abure must go.”

They were, however, prevented from entering the building by security operatives, who confiscated video cameras belonging to two national television stations who were recording the protest.

It took the intervention of the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe before the cameras were retrieved from the overzealous security operatives.

The protesting youths alleged that the national chairman has compromised his position and therefore should not be allowed to superintend over the party primary.

One of the protesters who gave his name as Imafidon Emmanuel, said the chairman is dragging the party’s name to the mud, wondering why he will say that the executive will not be part of the primary.

“Why would a national chairman of the party say that the executive will not be part of the primary? Who does he want to participate? What it means is that he already has a candidate of his choice. Which is very wrong.

“We want everybody to participate. We want a free and fair primary. We don’t want Abure to influence the primary. Whoever emerges as the candidate of the party, should be allowed to be the candidate.”

Another protester, Comrade Johnson Edobor, who spoke in pidgin English said, “We want peace in Labour Party. We don’t want the national chairman again. The national chairman is giving us problem. We don’t need him again in Edo State . We don’t want to sell the ticket. We have been losing elections in other states. We don’t want to lose Edo State too.”

It was gathered that the Labour Party national chairman convened the meeting ahead the party primary election, but the protest interrupted the meeting.

Speaking through the telephone, the state chairman of Labour Party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi said: “People came protesting, with dangerous weapons in their hands, and what they told the press was that they are protesting because they were informed that the primary will not be free and fair and they came to attack us and for over two hours,we were under siege,we were kept under protection by some security operatives. That was why we were not within their reach.”

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

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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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2 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.