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How Bayelsa First Lady’s Sister Was Saved From Committing Suicide Over Death Of Husband, Father Same-day

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2 years ago

February 27, 2024

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By Ayebaitari Easterday, Yenagoa

Residents of Punch Road in Amarata area of Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, were all in a moody state when an horrible news of the death of Mr. Ebikobowei Koki filtered last week.

Late Koki, an indigene Okoloba Community in the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, until his sudden death was the husband of Mrs Rebecca Ebikabowei.

Ebikabowei is said to be a family member of the First lady of Bayelsa State, Dr.Gloria Diri.

Family members of the deceased who spoke to our Reporter under condition of anonymity, lamented that while they were battling to revive late Ebikabowei who was popularly known as Awilo, the news of the death of Rebecca’s father (Francis) was broken to the Ebikaboweis.

Consequently, Rebecca couldn’t bear the huge shock from the twin death, hence attempted to kill herself.

She was, however, restricted by family members and her Christian brethren of the Holy Ghost Believers Church,Punch road branch.

A former aide to Gov. Douye Diri and family member of Ebikabowei, Mr. Maccarty Dienipreye, who spoke in tears, said that the deceased left behind five children who are all in Primary and Secondary Schools and a disabled brother who depended on him.

Some residents who expressed their grief, appealed to the Bayelsa State Government and public spirited individuals and groups to come to the support of Ebikaboweis, particularly as the family is to be faced with the hardship of paying their expired house rent and fees of the children.

At the time of filing this report, Mrs. Ebikabowei is still under the strict watch of family members.

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

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21 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.