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How Delta-born Bus Driver Was Hacked To Death Over ‘N20,000 Debt’ In Edo

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3 years ago

June 18, 2023

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A bus driver, simply identified as Voki has been reportedly hacked to death in Benin City, the Edo State capital, over N20,000.00 unpaid balance for his hired 10-seater Bus.

The father of three was reportedly abducted by some hoodlums on Sunday night of June 4, 2023 after a confrontation between him and a yet-to-be unidentified person over the unpaid balance.

Voki, an indigene of Delta but resides in Benin City, remains were recovered on Monday (June 5, 2023) beside the Benin Central Motor Park, Obakhavbaye, in Oredo Local government Area of the state by Oba Market Police personnel.

Speaking in condition of Anonymity, a devastated close friend, alleged that Voki was waylaid by some persons led by one of his fellow drivers around Iyaro area of the metropolis on Sunday June 4th night.

The source said: “They called me and said your Warri brother is dead, come and see him. When we got there, we saw a crowd of people around Voki on the ground dead.

“His body was found near a gutter by some driver at Obakhavbaye Motor Park where he worked.

“But the injury we saw on his body was not enough to kill him. This is because Voki was a very strong man, even three men cannot fight him inna fight.

“Meanwhile, we learnt that he was waylaid by some persons led by one of his fellow drivers around Iyaro area on Sunday June 4th night. They (attackers) collected all the cash with him.

“After we got there and discovered his body, we quickly contacted the Police.

“His only sibling is in Lagos.” Voki’s mother who died few months ago, is still in mortuary. Voki’s only sister died last year,” his close associate said.

He added: “Some residents told us they saw some unknown persons where Voki’s corpse was dumped on Sunday night. They told us that they were scared to speak hence it was late.

“They told us that they were surprised the following morning to discover his corpse.”

Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor was yet to respond to enquiry via the telephone as at the time of filing this report.

But, a source at the Command, confirmed the incident, stating that Police have commenced investigation into the incident.

The police officer who craved for anonymity explained that Voki’s body had been deposited at the Stella Obasanjo’s Women and Children’s Hospital morgue in Benin for preservation.

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

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7 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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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.