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Man Disappears From Chris Uba’s Offshore Platform, Wife Petitions IGP

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7 months ago

March 27, 2025

Mrs. Senorita Inegbedion, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the sudden his disappearance of her husband, Mr. Destiny Inegbedion, from Sigmund Oil Field Limited owned by billionaire Mr. Chris Uba.

Other individuals and companies accused in the petition included Mr. Felix Edosowan, CEO of Prestige Hotel Limited, Benin; Mr. Ikhine (also called “Camp Boss”) and Mr. Dornubari.

In the petition written by her lawyer, Dele Igbinedion Chambers, Mr Inegbedion, an offshore cook, went missing on August 6, 2024, while working on the oil platform.

Mrs. Inegbedion was said to have initially raised concerns after losing contact with her husband.

She said they last spoke on August 5, when he complained about work-related issues.

According to the petitioner, attempts to reach her husband afterward failed as her messages via the WhatsApp app were not delivered.

According to the petitioner, Mr. Inegbedion (husband), who was employed under Prestige Hotel Limited, had returned to work on July 28 after a scheduled break.

His last known location was the offshore facility in Rivers State.

The petitioner said on August 6, her husband’s colleagues noticed he was missing, saying his phone and wallet were found in his room, but he was nowhere to be seen.

According to the petition, following the development, Mrs. Inegbedion (petitioner) reported the case to the police in Benin City, but they directed her to authorities in Port Harcourt. The matter was later reported to a police station near the Port Harcourt airport.

Later, a co-worker identified as Mr. Lekie Dornubari, later contacted Mrs. Inegbedion, asking for her husband’s phone password.

Asked why he (Dornubari) requested for his missing colleague’s phone password during a virtual meeting with the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC), he claimed he wanted to check for clues about Inegbedion’s whereabouts.

The petition accuses several individuals, including Mr. Chris Uba, owner of Sigmund Oil Field, and Mr. Felix Edosowan, CEO of Prestige Hotel Limited, of possible involvement. Others named include Mr. Ikhine (also called “Camp Boss”) and Mr. Dornubari.

Mrs Inegbedion is demanding a full police investigation to uncover what happened to her husband. She seeks justice and answers regarding his mysterious disappearance.

This is a developing story…

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16-year-old Killed As NDLEA Operatives, Drug Barons Clash In Edo

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2 hours ago

October 30, 2025

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, and drug barons reportedly clashed at Okpuje, Uzeba community in Owan West Local Government Area, leading to the death of a 16 -years -old boy, identified as Emmanuel Monday George.

Two others identified as God’spower Omage (20 years) and Ajayi Irobia (54 years), were said to have sustained serious injuries during the gun duel which reportedly happened on Monday.

Mitchell Ofoyeju, state commander of the NDLEA disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin on Thursday.

Ofoyeju said that one of its officers sustained an injury after being struck on the hand with a sharp object.

Recall that Army and NDLEA officers were recently attacked by drug barons in the agrarian community, notable for cannabis cultivation.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Store At Abuja Mall

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5 hours ago

October 30, 2025

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A fire incident occurred at the Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja in the early hours of Thursday.

The cause of the fire, which started around 3am, could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

It was gathered that only the Adidas Sports shop was affected.

It was further gathered that firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, the Berger Fire Department, and the FCT Fire Service, as well as police officers, were deployed to the scene.

A resident of Jabi, Saliu, who informed our correspondent of the incident, said the fire had been contained.

He said, “Around 3am., this morning, there was a fire incident at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja. No loss of life or injury was recorded. Only the Adidas Sports shop was affected by the fire.”

The FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident to The PUNCH.

Adeh said police officers were deployed to the location to secure the area and prevent looting.

“We received a distress call at about 3:40 a.m. We immediately deployed our men there to secure the place and prevent any breach of public order,” she said.

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JUST IN: Hausa, Benin Youths Clash Over Killing Of Suspected Yahoo Boy

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18 hours ago

October 29, 2025

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Several persons were on Wednesday night injured in a clash between Hausa and Benin youths, in Ogheghe community, Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, over the killing of a suspected yahoo boy identified as Chizi Benz.

According to sources, Chizi Benz was said to have been stabbed to death by a Hausa youth over a sour deal.

Though details of the deal were not available as at press time, the killing of Chidi Benz sparked outrage as youths stormed the streets with dangerous weapons in a revenge mission.

According to sources, many ‘Abokis’ were injured in a reprisal attack while others fled for safety.

News of the killing was to have spread to nearby communities of Uwelu along the Siluko Axis, forcing Hausa youths who do petty trading and rides okada closed their businesses and fled for safety.

According to sources, policemen who were deployed to the area fired tear gas to disperse the angry youths.

Edo Police Spokesman, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, promised to send a detailed statement.

He was yet to do so as at press time.