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Edo: How Law Graduate, Others Lure Victims, Kill, Sell Their Vehicles To Chinese Companies

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3 years ago

January 25, 2023

A 39-year-old 2007 Law graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Williams Abiodun has narrated how his gang of four members disguise as site workers to lure drivers to a site, where they dispossessed them of their vehicles, kill and sell the vehicles to Chinese companies in Benin City, Edo State.

Abiodun, who said he hails from Owo, in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, made the revelation while being paraded alongside ten other suspected criminals by the Edo State Police Commissioner, Muhammed Dankwara in Benin.

INFO DAILY reports that the gang is made up of Williams Abiodun 39; Emmanuel Joseph 30; Akin Amadin , 29, and the fourth person who is now at large.

He said, “what we do is that we disguise as site workers going to site,then we call drivers to take us to the site, when we get to the site,we will collect their cars kill them with blocks, and sell their cars. We killed first one collected his car and I sold it to the Chinese company, the second one was a Keke,we also sold it ,but the last one was the one that the police arrested us. We are yet to sell the Seinna Car, before we were arrested.”

Collaborating the report, Akin Amadin said, he met Williams Abiodun in Auchi and he told him about the business.

“Abiodun told me that my job is to be watching to see who is coming. The first one we did, he gave me N35,000. The second one was N55,000 and the last one was the Seinna Car, but we could not sell it before the police caught us. We killed the three persons,” He said.

Williams Abiodun, the Law graduate suspect.

Speaking, Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dankwara, while briefing the Press during the parade, said the police recovered N1.2m sophisticated arms and ammunition, while 135 suspects were arrested since his assumption of office in the state.

He, however, warned criminal elements in the state to call it quits or move out of the state or else have themselves to blame.

CP Dankwara stated that investigation shows that with the arrest of some of them, the crime rate in the state has gone down which implies that those in custody have always been key partakers in crime.

Among recovered items were AK-47 rifles, locally made guns, pistols, 10 vehicles, 130 gas cylinders,2 motorcycle N1,200,000.

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7 African Countries That Experience Snow

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17 hours ago

October 8, 2025

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When people talk about Africa, snow is rarely part of the conversation. The continent is better known for its warm weather, deserts, and beaches than blizzards or ski slopes. Yet scattered across its vast landscapes are places where temperatures drop low enough for snow to fall and sometimes stick.

1. South Africa

Snow isn’t unusual in South Africa, especially in the Drakensberg Mountains and areas around Ceres and Sutherland.

The country even boasts a ski resort, Tiffindell, where visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding between June and August.

2. Lesotho

Lesotho, known as the “Kingdom in the Sky”, sits entirely above 1,000 metres in elevation. That high altitude makes it one of the snowiest countries in Southern Africa. The Afriski Mountain Resort becomes a popular destination during the winter months, offering a genuine alpine experience.

3. Morocco

In Morocco, the Atlas Mountains receive regular snowfall between December and March. The Oukaïmeden Ski Resort, located just outside Marrakech, attracts locals and tourists eager to ski or simply enjoy a mountain escape, all within view of the desert.

4. Algeria

The Tell Atlas and Aurès Mountains in Algeria get dusted with snow each winter. Towns such as Setif and Batna often experience several snowy days, creating a rare but beautiful contrast between the icy peaks and the nearby Sahara sands.

5. Tunisia

In Tunisia’s Kroumirie Mountains, particularly around Aïn Draham, snow is a familiar winter visitor. The region’s pine forests and rolling hills transform into a quiet, white landscape that feels far removed from the country’s sunny Mediterranean coast.

6. Kenya

Snow in Kenya may sound impossible, but the peaks of Mount Kenya are permanently capped with ice. Although the glaciers are shrinking, climbers still trek to the summit to witness the rare sight of snow just a few degrees south of the equator.

7. Tanzania

Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro remains Africa’s most famous snowy landmark.

Its white summit rises above the plains, a stunning reminder of the continent’s diverse climates and a view that has inspired countless travellers and photographers.

Snow might not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Africa, but it’s part of the story too. In these high-altitude regions, winter shows up quietly.

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NDLEA Arrests 54 Suspected Traffickers, Seizes 1,506.57kg of Drugs In Edo

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2 days ago

October 7, 2025

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Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested 54 suspected drug traffickers with 1,506.57kg of various narcotic drugs.

The state commander of the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju disclosed this on Tuesday while presenting the operational scorecard of the command in Benin City.

Ofoyeju said the seizure of the drugs and arrest of the suspects took place in the month of September.

He added that a total of 66,078,57kg of skunk cannabis were destroyed by the Command in the period under review.

The Commander, who said that the command recorded significant successes in its operations within the month, added that it was part of its concerted effort to combat drug trafficking and abuse in the state.

He gave the breakdown of the arrested suspects to include 43 males and 11 females.

He also added that during the operation six illicit plantations spanning over 26.43 hectares were destroyed.

Ofoyeju explained that the destroyed plantations were located at Ugbogui Forest, Ovia South West, Ataroro Forest, Owan West, Urohi Forest, Esan West, and Ogu Forest, Igueben Local Government Areas of the State with an estimated yield of 66,078.5715 kg of skunk cannabis.

“The command also intercepted 1,506.57kg of illicit drugs,” Mitchell stated while emphasising the command’s commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks operating within the state.

“The breakdown of the seized drugs is as follows: Cannabis Sativa 1,502. 26 Kg, psychotropic substances 4.27kg including tramadol 3.964kg, nitrazepam 0.087kg, Swinol 0.0445kg, Danabol (Molly) 0.1163kg, methamphetamine 0.0184 Kg, cocaine 0.028 Kg and heroin 0.014kg”, he said.

The NDLEA Commander in the state while expressing determination in the command’s campaign against drug trafficking, reiterated the importance of strategic operations in safeguarding communities and reducing drug demand.

He posited that the successs signified a critical step toward reclaiming the safety and health of citizens, as Edo State continues to grapple with the pressing issues of drug trafficking and abuse.

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Army Officer Dies After Wife Allegedly Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

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2 days ago

October 7, 2025

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A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him on fire during a domestic dispute in Akwa Ibom State.

The incident reportedly occurred on September 22, 2025, at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of the state.

According to a report shared on X by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama on Tuesday, the late officer, who served as a Regimental Medical Officer with the Army’s 6 Battalion, had a heated altercation with his wife, identified as Mrs. Samson Haruna, which escalated violently.

Sources cited by Makama alleged that during the argument, the woman doused her husband with petrol and set him ablaze.

Lt. Haruna was first treated at the military medical unit within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, where he later died from his injuries despite efforts by medical personnel to save him.

Military sources confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and remains in custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.