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Edo Woman Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life By Policeman, Seeks CP’s Intervention

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3 years ago

June 9, 2022

An Auchi-based woman in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, Mrs. Queen Okojie, has dragged a Mobile Police Officer, Inspector Monday Aidomoh, to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro, alleging threat to her life, assault and illegal seizure of personal property by the officer.

Mrs.Okojie appealed to the Commissioner of Police to bring Inspector Monday Aidomoh to book “as he is not above the law,” as according to her, he is currently parading himself to be, with impunity.

In a petition signed by her lawyer S.A. Ikpea Esq, dated May 12, 2022 and titled “ SUPPRESSION OF REPORTED CASE BY POLICE OF GRUESOME ATTACK, ASSAULT AND THREAT TO LIFE OF MRS QUEEN OKOJIE BY INSPR MONDAY AIDOMOH OF MOPOL 60, IYAMOH”, Mrs. Queen Okojie stated that Inspector Monday Aidomoh had openly boasted to eliminate her under the guise of accidental discharge and nothing will happen thereafter, due to an irreconcilable differences between her and one Netty Abu said to be a lady friend of the embattled police Inspector.

“We are informed by our client that one Inspr Monday Aidomoh of Mopol 60, Iyamoh, has a lady friend by name Netty Abu who runs a store beside our client’s residence.

“Inspr Monday Aidomoh is attached to Setraco/Hartland Estate. He passes by our client’s residence and store when going and coming from the Estate, situate at the far end of the road.

“The relationship between Netty Abu and our client has been so strained because of constant quarrels between them always caused by Netty Abu. In short, Netty Abu has had cause to apologize to our client in a public Newspaper on one occasion and at another had rang bell around Auchi town in her bid to appease our client. Despite the above, she does not want to see our client.

“In his bid to please his lover, Inspr Monday Aidomoh has taken sides with Netty Abu by trying to revenge or fight for her with our client. This has made Inspector Monday Aidomoh to openly boasted to our client that he will eliminate her under the guise of accidental discharge and nothing will happen thereafter. He has on occasions openly called our client “Ashawo” (Harlot) to the hearing of the public”. The petition stated in parts.

The petition which was submitted to the office of the Commissioner of Police in Benin City on May 16, 2022 further alleged that “He (Inspr Monday Aidomoh) subjected our client’s son, Suleiman Amin, a 10 years old child, to frog jump for a distance of over 100ft under the presence that the child poured water on him.

“On 11/12/2021, Inspr Monday Aidomoh met our client in front of her house when our client was about entering her gate in company of one Florence and started reigning insults on her by abusing her with indecent words.

“When she returned the insult, Monday Aidomoh assaulted her by beating, tore her clothes and took her phone (Techno Canon 15) costing over N150, 000. Up till now he has not returned the phone and clothes he tore”.

S.A. Ikpea Esq decried the lukewarm attention the police are giving to his client’s case.

He expressed his disappointment when he referred the Commissioner of Police to his client’s initial petition on the same case.

“In order to avoid repetition, we hereto attach as Annexure “A”, a petition captioned “Petition On A Case Of Gruesome Attack, Assault And Threat To Life Against Inspr Monday Aidomoh Of Mopol 60”, dated 13/12/21, written by J.A Abolagba & Co, a firm of Legal Practitioners. The petition was received by your office on 20/12/21. It contains most of the criminal acts against our client and her child committed by Inspr Monday Aidomoh.

“On receipt of the petition by your office, the matter was referred to your X-squad for investigation and one Inspr Idemudia was made the IPO. Our client was invited by your X-squad. She went there 3 times with her son. They only took her son’s statement but she adopted the contents of her petition.

“The X-squad men came to Jattu and interviewed the DPO at Jattu who confirmed certain facts to them. One Florence made statement to your X-squad as our client’s witness when they came to Auchi. Since that day, Monday Aidomoh has been threatening to deal with Florence.

“She works inside Hartland Estate where Inspr Monday is attached to. He has gone to the relations of Florence and reported to them that he will deal with her and ensure she is sacked from her employment.

“Since then the IPO has been dilly-dallying with the case….As a manifestation of the boasting, nothing has really happened to Monday even when our client has reported the incidents as they happened to your Divisional Police Officer at Jattu, Area Commander’s office at Auchi and now your office,” The petition noted.

However, copies of the said initial petition were sent to the Squadron Commander, Mopol 60, Iyamoh, Edo State, the Managing Director, Hartland Nig. Ltd, Imeke-Uzairue, Edo State, and the Coordinator, Edo State Civil Society Organisation of Nigeria, Auchi Branch, Edo State.

Meanwhile, the state police command has assured that justice would be served in the matter.

The Public Relations Officer for Edo Police Command, SP Chidi Nwanbuzor gave the assurance in Benin City, on Wednesday while giving update of the command’s investigation into the report against the accused officer.

The Edo Police spokesman explained further that though the embattled Inspector was yet to honour the command’s invitations, the command has perfected arrangements to wield its alternative tool for handling such personnel.

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21 Secondary School Students Arrested Over Cultism In Edo

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November 15, 2025

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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 21 students of Ogioma Public Secondary School, Benin City, for suspected cult activities.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement on said the students were between 14 and 17 years old.

According to Yamu, the arrest was made following a foiled attack on Osemwende Public Secondary School, located at Oghoghibi, off Benin–Sapele Road, Benin City by the suspects.

The statement reads, “The Edo State Police Command has arrested 21 students of Ogioma Public Secondary School located at Limit road off Benin-Sapele road, aged between 14 and 17years who are suspected to be cultists.

“This followed a foiled attack on Osemwende Public Secondary School, located at Oghoghibi off Benin–Sapele Road, Benin City.

“On 12th November, 2025 at about 1:45 p.m., operatives attached to the Loveworld Division led by the Divisional Police Officer, acting on credible intelligence, swiftly mobilised to Osemwende Public Secondary School where students suspected to be engaged in cultism from Ogioma Public Secondary School stormed the premises in a convoy of motorcycles, allegedly to carry out violent acts.

“The prompt response of the police led to the arrest of 21 of the invading students namely – Promise Afekokhian (16 years), Samuel John (16 years), Godstime Sunday (15 years), Basit Kareem (14 years), Destiny Lucky (15 years), Miracle Peter (16 years), Victor Innocent (14 years), Osazee Efe (16 years), Usman Adamu (17 years) and Orodge Miracle (15 years).

“Others are Godspower Agharevba (16 years), Favour Ogunde (16 years) Clinton Oghenetega (17 years), Wisdom Ehimen (17 years), Zenith Jonathan (17 years), Steven Monday (14 years), Ogbebor Calistus (17 years), Marvelous Imadefe (15 years), Success Ogar (16 years), Osaro Osama Praise (13 years) and Miracle Bassey (16 years) while others escaped.

“Four knives and a chain were recovered from the suspects. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects had earlier circulated a threat voice note, boasting of plans to “stage a war,” burn down the school, and harm students and staff — a threat they attempted to carry out before being contained by police intervention.

“Both school principals have been invited for further questioning, and the arrested suspects have been arraigned in court for prosecution. Eight of the twenty-one suspects were remanded while 13 were released to thier parents/guardians who will inturn produce them on 28th November 2025 for the next court sitting.”

The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Monday Agbonika urged parents and guardians to pay closer attention to the activities and groups their children associate with, both within and outside school environments.

He also called on school authorities to strengthen discipline, report suspicious gatherings or threats promptly, and collaborate closely with the police to prevent juvenile delinquency and violence in schools.

The CP said the command remained committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all residents, especially in schools across the state inline with the Nigeria Police Force Safe Schools Initiative.

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Military Captures Plateau Gunrunner, Recovers Arms

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November 15, 2025

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The Joint Military Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), has apprehended a suspected gunrunner and recovered several arms in Plateau State.

The suspect, identified as Ishaya Musa, was arrested at the Jebbu Bassa Bypass checkpoint in Bassa Local Government Area on November 14, 2025.

The Spokesman for the Military Task Force, Major Samson Zhakom, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday.

Zhakom said troops recovered several weapons from the suspect, including six fabricated single-barrel rifles, two fabricated revolver rifles, one Dane gun, one expended cartridge, and other sundry items.

According to him, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit arms trafficking and enhance national security.

“The suspect and recovered items are in custody for further action,” the statement said.

The military urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies, especially as the harvest and yuletide season approaches.

“This operation highlights the unwavering commitment of JTF OPEP to protecting law-abiding citizens, preventing the proliferation of illegal weapons, and maintaining peace and stability within the Joint Operations Area,” the statement added.

In another local government in the state, the same task force raided a suspected gunrunner’s hideout in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition.

The operation was carried out on November 13 at Fashoron Village in Daffo District by Sector 2 (Sub-Sector 2) of the task force.

Our correspondent reports that Plateau State has experienced security challenges for many years, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to restore order.

The suspect’s arrest is the latest in a series of security operations by the joint task force, during which several individuals have been apprehended for alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping and other crimes.

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Father Arrested For Abusing Daughters In Delta

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November 15, 2025

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old man, Mr. Edward Odega, for allegedly defiling his three daughters in Delta State.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest on Saturday in Asaba.

According to Edafe, the abuse, which had gone on for seven years, came to light after the Divisional Police Officer of the Ogborikoko Division, CSP Temi Agbede Zuokumor, conducted an enlightenment outreach in a school, during which one of the victims disclosed her ordeal.

He said, “The Command has arrested a father who had been defiling his three daughters for the past seven years.

“The three children are now aged 13, 15 and 24. The disclosure by one of them during the DPO’s school outreach led to the arrest of the father.”

Edafe added that the three children are currently receiving medical attention.

During interrogation, Odega confessed to the crime, admitting: “I have three daughters, and I started sleeping with my first daughter when she was 12 years old.”

He also admitted to defiling the other two daughters, aged 13 and 15.

Edafe noted that the suspect is “in custody” and will be “charged to court to face full prosecution” in line with the state’s laws on sexual offences.

In October, two fathers, Azeez Lamidi and Oyewole Adamolekun, were arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly impregnating their daughters after multiple incidents of sexual abuse.
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