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Gunmen Attack Police Station, Kill ASP, Injure Others In Delta

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3 years ago

August 25, 2023

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A group of unknown gunmen killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police, and injured another at Isiokolo Division in Ethiope East Local government Area of Delta State.

The attacked officers are, ASP Obasanya Samuel, ASP Robinson Irobo and PC Chukwudi Abanu who were on guard when the incident occurred, it was gathered.

Sources disclosed that the unknown gunmen who stormed the Isiokolo Divisional Headquarters at about 8:30pm on Thursday, killed ASP Obasanya Samuel, while ASP Robinson Irobo was shot in his left hand while the Constable escaped.

It would be recalled that in less than three months, over 8 police officers have been killed in Ughelli North, and Isoko South local government areas of Delta state.

In Ughelli North, an Inspector, Destiny Ifeanyi was kidnapped and killed, PC Ujeya was shot dead, two other officers were shot dead at Ekredjebor, another Inspector Ukpaka attached to Dragon 19 was killed along the East-West Road, and four others that were shot dead and their vehicle set ablaze at Oleh roundabout in Isoko South local government areas respectively.

According to sources, “The Station Officer, ASP Samuel Obasanya and two other officers, ASP Robinson Irobo and PC Chukwudi Abanu were at the gate of the station, when their assailants, three in number on a motorcycle attacked them.

“The Station Officer, ASP Samuel Obasanya was shot and was confirmed dead at Isiokolo General Hospital, while ASP Robinson Irobo was injured in his left hand and PC Chukwudi Abamu escaped.

“They opened fire on them and sped off the scene. The injured officers were rushed to Isiokolo General Hospital for medical attention and ASP Samuel Obasanya was confirmed dead and his corpse deposited at the morgue.

“The other injured Officer, ASP Robinson Irobo is currently receiving treatment while the Delta State Commissioner of Police Mr Wale Abass has drafted a team of security operatives to unravel those behind the killing.”

Contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright who confirmed the incident said, “It was a drive-by shooting, we lost one of our officers. We are on the trail of the suspects.”

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

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22 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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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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3 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.