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Kidnapped Catholic Priests Freed In Edo

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3 years ago

July 6, 2022

The two Catholic priests, Rev. Father Udo Peter of St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Uromi and Rev. Father Philemon Oboh of St Joseph Retreat Centre Ugboha, who were kidnapped on Saturday night in Edo, have been rescued.

The clerics were rescued in the early hours of Wednesday and were brought to the Edo State Government House, were they were received by the Acting Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu.

Recall the two Catholic priests were abducted in Ugboha in Esan South East Local Government Area of the state.

Both priests were abducted on Saturday along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.

According to the Chief Press Secretary of the Acting Governor, Musa Ebomhiana, the rescue operation were carried out by joint security force, noting that they the Governor was glad to receive the rescued clerics.

He noted that no ransom was paid, adding that the acting Governor commended the security operatives for the swift response.

He said: “I can confirm that the clerics have been released and they were brought to the Government House were they were received by the Acting Governor who was elated to see them.

“He commended the security operatives for the rescue operation and urged them to keep up the good job and rid the state of criminals,” he added.

Edo Police Command spokesman, Chidi Nwanbuzor while confirming the freedom of the two clergymen said they were rescued by men of the Ugboha division who were reinforced by a team despatched from the state command by the state Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro in the early hours of Sunday after the police team invaded the bush they taken into with all agression.

Nwanbuzor said the rescue of the two priests was communicated to the state command by the Ugboha divisional police officer (DPO) who immediately sent a signal to CP, adding that a detailed statement on the release will be ready soon.

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Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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10 minutes ago

September 22, 2025

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

More to come..

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NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers

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1 day ago

September 21, 2025

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”

In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.

He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.

According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.

The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.

“With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.

He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”

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Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion

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2 days ago

September 20, 2025

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Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.

The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.

The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.

DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.