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Hoodlums Raze Rivers APC NASS Candidate’s Residence, Party Fumes, Fingers PDP

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3 years ago

January 29, 2023

Suspected political thugs have razed the residence of the All Progressives Congress National Assembly candidate for Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency, Ezemonye Ezekiel-Amadi, in Omerelu, Rivers State.

The incident took place on Saturday in Omerelu, his country home in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

It was learnt that the suspected arsonists invaded the area, and broke into his residence, before setting fire to it.

As the fire started, some community youths were said to have intercepted some of the assailants and arrested them.

Soon afterwards, the youths raced to the residence of the senator hopeful.

In a video he personally shared on the incident, Ekekiel- Amadi said most of the rooms were burnt, saying the assailants broke the glass and set fire to the curtains.

In the video, all the louvre glasses in the apartment were destroyed, chairs, tables, ceiling and electronics were burnt.

He stated that one of the assailants who was caught by youths in the community told him how he broke the louvre glasses and set fire to the curtains.

Soon after the arrest of one of the assailants, he said the community youths broke into his house and tried to stop the fire from spreading.

He stated, “This is my aunty’s room, this is the ceiling, the air conditioner. But for the intervention of my relatives and community youths.

“They had into the place to have access so that they could put out the fire. Most of the places are close to the window because what the boy who was apprehended did was that he broke the glass and then lit the curtains.”

The spokesman for the party in the state, Darlington Nwauju, said the incident was masterminded by a suspected PDP arsonist.

Nwauju said the incident has justified the party’s call for the police to increase surveillance on APC leaders and candidates in the state, describing the attack as one too many.

He stated, “We want to warn that these attacks must stop because our party members cannot be expected to be on the receiving end at every election circle.

“It is clear that security agents are not able to cover the state and are not able to mop up all criminal elements and hired thugs acting as predators on APC members.

“We commend the youths of Omerelu community for their intervention and arresting the arsonist who perpetrated this dastardly act.”

Continuing, Nwauju said, “The APC will be watching to ensure that justice is not only done but is seen to be done to serve as a deterrent to other arsonists.

“And to other political predators who do not want the APC and indeed other opposition parties to have a breathing space to campaign and operate in Rivers State.”

When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she would find out and get give our reporter feedback.

Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police had yet to do so as of the time of filing this report on Sunday afternoon.
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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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45 minutes 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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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.