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How Security Agents Arrested Killers Of Azuka, Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker

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1 year ago

February 8, 2025

No fewer than nine suspected kidnappers and killers of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in Anambra state House of Assembly who was kidnapped in Onitsha on December 24, 2024 have been arrested by joint security operatives in the state.

The suspects, according to the source, were arrested during a joint operation by men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, Awkuzu, formerly known as Special AntI-Robbery Squad, SARS, men of newly created security outfits in the state, Agunaechemba, Udo Ga Achi and men of the Special Anti-Touting Squad of Anambra State, SASA.

A joint statement issued to newsmen by the security operatives mentioned those so far arrested as one Kelvin Ikechukwu Ossai (aka Ikem, 16) from Aboh in Delta state but resides in Ogbe-Ukwu in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, one Ekene from Ebonyi State who shot Hon Justice Azuka twice on the leg, Prince, aka Tukwasi from Abia State, Uzo from Imo state,Ugoo aka Ojiekpere among others.

The statement added that the suspects were all arrested in Asaba, Delta state except two suspects that were arrested at the Bridgehead after serious exchange of gun fire.

According to the statement, their operational weapons were also recovered from them. These included two pump action riffles at Osa Dennis Secondary School in Asaba, Delta state capital, which were buried inside the school compound.

According to Ikem, one of the principal suspects, in a confessional statement, we were not contracted by anybody to kidnap Azuka. He just ran into us while we were in an operation and we decided to abducted him.

The gang members, according to the spokesperson of the joint team who does not want his name in print were living large in Asaba with the proceeds of their operational activities in Anambra State where over 200 persons have been kidnapped in the last one year.

“Cars and cash taken away from victims were being used by the hoodlums to live this ostentatious lifestyle. They were brutal and operated unchallenged”.

The team said efforts were being made to arrest the fleeing gang members like Ugoo Kewe, Nonso and others.

This successful operation was led by Agunaechemba, the newly inaugurated security outfit in Anambra State.

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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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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.