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Fire Outbreaks Kill 2, Destroy N1.59bn Properties In Bauchi

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3 months ago

January 26, 2026

The Federal Fire Service says two lives were lost and property worth N1.59 billion destroyed by fire in Bauchi State between January and December 2025.

The Public Relations Officer in charge of the state command of the service, Umar Lawal, disclosed this in a fire outbreak statistics made available on Monday in Bauchi.

Lawal said that the command saved four lives and property worth N2.86 billion in 167 fire incidents reported within the period under review.

He said that the fire incidents affected public and government buildings, private dwellings, educational establishments, markets, petrol and gas stations as well as automobiles.

Giving a breakdown of the figure, he explained that properties worth N23 million were lost while N855.1 billion worth of properties were saved in 10 fire incidents that affected public and government buildings.

He added that properties worth N605 million were also lost while N1.4 billion worth of other properties were saved in 80 fire incidents that engulfed private dwellings within the period under review.

According to him, N120 million worth of properties were destroyed and N200 million others were saved in fire incidents that affected educational establishments.

“N45 million worth of properties were lost while N90 million worth of properties were saved by the service in five market fire incidents.

“N23.7 million worth of properties were lost and N53 million worth of properties were saved in 15 fire incidents that affected petrol and gas stations.

“Also, N70 million properties were lost while N33 million others were saved in 15 fire outbreaks affecting automobiles in the state.”

Lawal attributed most of the fire incidents in the state to electrical equipment malfunction, power surge, illegal storage of petroleum products, accidents and dustbin fire outbreaks.

The spokesman advised residents of the state to ensure the safekeeping of electrical appliances when not in use to guard against fire outbreaks.

He also warned against overloading of electrical appliances, adding that the action increases the chance of fire outbreak.

“Fire safety is essential in every aspect of human activities and if we can prevent fire outbreak occurrence, we can save our lives, properties and the environment we live in for our daily activities.

“Overloading of electrical appliances is also part of carelessness because every circuit box has a capacity of current they can carry,” he added.

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

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6 hours ago

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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Metro

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.