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Edo Police Rearrest 58-year-old Fleeing Inmate Who Raped His Daughter

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2 years ago

May 5, 2024

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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rearrested a 58-year-old inmate, Jacob Alonge, who escaped from Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protest in the state.

Alonge was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by Edo High Court for raping his own daughter, Gift Alonge, and was serving the jail term during the #EndSARS jail break in the two Custodial Centre in Benin.

The State Commissioner Funsho of Police, Funsho Adegboye, said the police got credible intelligence that one Jacob Alonge 58, a serial rapist and jail breaker who escape from the prison in Benin city during the #EndSARS protest of 2020 was sighted in Ossos, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.

He said the operative stormed his house at Ososo community to rearrest him but some unscrupulous element in Ossoso community resisted his arrest.

“But they were over powered by the police and was rearrested and brought to the command.

Adegboye said the convict was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for raping his own daughters Gift Alonge and while the case was ongoing in Court, he threatened that the case would have no end and true to his threat, his daughter and others who were coming to testify in court died mysteriously but, he was convicted.

He said after escaping from the prison, he thought he won’t be rearrested but nemesis has caught up with him and he has been rearrested and would be taken to where he belongs.

“He is a dangerous human being and can’t live with the people in their community”.

The commissioner, however, appealed to members of the community not to shade criminals because they may be their victim of tomorrow, noting that that criminal don’t have permanent friends.

In an interview with journalists, the convict said he escaped because every one was escaping after their prison was forced open during ENDSARS protest

“I escaped to my village. I was called that the police are in my house and are looking for me, so I went to meet them and I was arrested” he said.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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8 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

Details later…

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.