Metro

Man, 50, Remanded For Alleged Kidnapping In Edo

Published

8 months ago

February 25, 2025

Editor

Justice Williams Aziegbemhin of Benin High Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of 50-year-old Wisdom Ndubisi for alleged kidnap of one Nwanchukwu Ifeanyi

The Police Prosecutor, Mr Emmanuel Ekibade, had earlier brought before the court a motion exparte seeking that the defendant be remanded in a police custody of Zone 5 Headquarters in Benin.

He prayed that the suspect be remanded for an initial period of 14 days pending the conclusion of investigation on the matter.

He said that the defendant conspired to commit Felony and kidnapping on July 1, 2024.

According to him, the complainant, Ifeanyi said that some group of armed men who drove in a Lexus car kidnapped him right in front of his gate, while trying to gain access into his compound.

“The complianant recognized the suspect through his voice coupled with a cursory glance before he was blindfolded and led away by the kidnappers.

“The suspect was the one directing others who whisked him away, of the direction of where they were.

“The complainant had the opportunity to identify the Suspect for the second time when he was handed over to another group,” the prosecutor said.

The Prosecutor added that while in custody of the kidnappers, they disposed of the complainant of his valuables
including his iphone 15 phone which the used to establish contact with members of his family and demanded for One hundred million (N100,000,000.00) ransom

According to the police prosecutor, after three days, he was left off the hook upon the payment of Thirty
million naira (N30,000,000.00).”

Ekibade told the court that the motion was in pursuant to Sections 293, 294, and 296 (1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of the State 2016.

The prosecutor said if his prayer was granted, it would enable the police to conclude diligent investigation, under the inherent jurisdiction of the court to administer Justice

Subsequently, justice Aziegbemhin granted the prosecutor’s Motion Experte as prayed.

“Wisdom is hereby ordered to be remanded in custody of the police Zone 5, in Benin for the period of 14 days pending the conclusion of the investigation”

Subsequently, the case was adjourned to March 11, 2025.

Metro

Police Impound Vehicle With 387 Blocks Of Cannabis In Bauchi

Published

9 hours ago

October 10, 2025

Editor

The Bauchi state Police Command says it has impounded a vehicle with nothing less than 387 blocks of suspected cannabis sativa after involving in an auto crash in the state.

Sani Omolori-Aliyu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this on Friday while handing over the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi state Command.

According to him, the car and one other had a head-on collision in Wom village of Toro Local Government Area of the state on October 4, 2025 at about 11:30am.

“Initial reports from eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations indicate that the first vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number ABC-459LF, was operated by one Ali Muhammad, a 45-year-old resident of Nabardo Village.

“He was transporting the District Head of Nabardo, Suleiman Suleiman, aged 65, along with his family members as they travelled from Bauchi Metropolis to Nabardo Village.

“The second vehicle, another white Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA-155GW, was driven by an individual yet to be identified, who was travelling from Jos, Plateau State, towards Bauchi.

“It was reported that this driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without exercising adequate caution, resulting in a head-on collision with the first vehicle,” he said.

The Commissioner further explained that the occupants of both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical care.

He said that the District Head suffered a fracture in his left leg and is currently receiving treatment with other victims while some have been discharged.

Omolori-Aliyu also revealed that in the aftermath of the incident, during the search at the scene, the detectives recovered several items in the damaged vehicle which included the 387 blocks of suspected cannabis.

The Commissioner, who explained that the command was in pursuit of the unidentified driver to ensure accountability and prompt legal action, encouraged anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity to come forward and assist in the investigation.

“The police are committed to diligently pursuing leads to identify the principal suspect.

“The Bauchi State Police Command is dedicated to maintaining peace and order in our community and urges the public to remain calm and cooperative throughout this process.

“We invite anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to contact us and we assure citizens that we are resolutely focused on ensuring justice is achieved,” he said.

While receiving the exhibits, Hussaini Umar, Deputy Commandant, NDLEA, appreciated the police for the cooperation and synergy and promised to work hand in hand to ensure that the driver and the owner were found.

Metro

Fake Revenue Agents Apprehended In Aba While Defrauding Residents

Published

14 hours ago

October 10, 2025

Editor

Abia State Harmonized Taskforce has apprehended four individuals impersonating as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for acts of extortion, intimidation, and illegal enforcement along the Port Harcourt Road axis of Aba and its environs.

They were nabbed on Thursday at Flyover junction around Ugwunagbo area through an operation authorized by the Aba Area Coordinator of ASHTF, Mr. Uche Wogu.

A statement issued by Miracle Chukwunenye, spokesperson of the Harmonized Task Force said that the agency received multiple complaints from market women, tricycle (Keke) operators, and traders about the unlawful activities of a group led by one Mr. Ahuama.

‎”Upon arrival, the Taskforce, in joint effort with the police, arrested Mr. Ahuama and three accomplices who were caught extorting money from unsuspecting traders and tricycle operators under the false pretense of being NURTW officials.

“Investigations revealed that the suspects had already impounded about twenty (20) tricycles earlier that morning and collected money from the owners before being intercepted,” Chukwunenye said.

‎He added that during the operation, the suspects resisted arrest and attacked Taskforce operatives and police officers, but they were eventually subdued and are now in custody.

Chukwunenye sensitized traders and transporters that Abia State operates a strict No-Cash-at-Hand revenue system, and as such, no government-authorized personnel is permitted to collect cash from citizens.