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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
Metro
Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan
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.
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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”.
Metro
Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo
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.
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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.
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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.
Metro
Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking
Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.
Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.
The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.
The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.
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In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.
He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.
He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.
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He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.
Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.
A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.
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A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.
In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.
The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.
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