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Navy Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal, Crude Oil Thieves In N’Delta Creeks

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3 years ago

March 10, 2023

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Operatives of the Nigerian Navy in Delta State have arrested a suspected pipeline vandal together with five suspected crude oil thieves in the creeks of Niger Delta region.

The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, Rear Admiral Abdulahmid Baba-Inna, paraded the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Warri on Friday shortly before handing them over for prosecution, to the Area Commander of the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mrs. Philomena Anigbogu.

Baba-inna, represented by the Base Operation Officer, Navy Commander Samuel Musa, noted that the suspected pipeline vandal, Saturday Orogun, was arrested at about 7:30pm on March 4, 2023, by the naval FOB operatives at Escravos.
The PUNCH gathered that the suspect was nabbed in a speedboat around Otumara Creek in Warri South West Local Government Area, “on suspicion of pipeline vandalism.”

During interrogation, however, the suspect who hails from Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State but resides in Arunton claimed to be a boat driver who transits people and goods from Arunton to Shell Beach, Madangho and Tebeijoh area.

He told the naval operatives that he was given a contact by one Mr Peter to convey one Mr. Ekulis to a creek at Otumara when he was unfortunately accosted by pipeline surveillance contractors, who arrested him when he could not explain his reason for being around the area by that time.

Also, the Navy disclosed that on March 5, 2023 at about 11.30 am, the FOB Escravos operatives arrested five suspected crude oil thieves, at Mina Oilfield Offshore Escravos along with a wooden boat conveying10 GEEPEE Tanks cumulatively laden with about 45,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil.

The Navy listed the suspects as Taiwo Nelson, Adeyemi Joseph, Iseyemi Olaniran, Edomi Oworiode and Omoniyi Oladun.

According to the Navy, the suspects alongside the boat and the product were “towed to a safe place where the boat was handled appropriately while the suspects were taken to FOB Escravos and were subsequently handed over to NNS Delta.”

The NSCDC Area Commander, Mrs. Philomena Anigbogu, while taking over the suspects appreciated the Navy for the good work they had been doing, especially on the Niger Delta creeks.

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Fire Guts Section Of Rivers Secretariat

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9 hours ago

October 6, 2025

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A section of the Rivers State Secretariat was on Monday evening gutted by fire, leaving parts of the complex damaged before it was brought under control.

The fire, which reportedly started a few minutes past 5 p.m., was contained through the swift response of the Rivers State Fire Service.

Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly before firefighters arrived at the scene to extinguish it, preventing further damage to nearby offices.

Although the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed, preliminary reports suggest that an electrical fault may have triggered the incident.

The Rivers State Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, also attributed the outbreak to an electrical fault, urging workers to ensure that all electrical appliances are switched off before leaving the office.

An unconfirmed source indicated that the fire may have affected the state Pension Commission, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the full impact of the incident as investigations continue.

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18-year-old Hangs Self, Police Launch Investigation

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1 day ago

October 5, 2025

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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old identified as Tersoo Veregh, who allegedly took his own life in Makurdi, the state capital.

According to Zagazola Makama, the deceased’s father, Mr. Veregh Nathaniel, of Iorkyaako Street, High Level area of Makurdi, made the tragic discovery around 2:00 a.m. on October 4, when he stepped out of his room to ease himself and found his son hanging from the ceiling.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Makurdi, led a team of detectives to the scene. The body was photographed and later taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital mortuary.

Police authorities said an investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Recover Pistols In Delta

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1 day ago

October 5, 2025

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The Delta State Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with large quantities of suspected illicit drugs.

The truck, with registration number 3BGT 18LG, driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old man from Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was intercepted by a patrol team of the Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa.

The operation was conducted in synergy with the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Illicit Drugs and Human Trafficking.

The driver was arrested after the search, while the counting and measurement of the exhibits are ongoing.

In another development, on October 3, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, led by Commander CSP Nosa Alex, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout around the Basket Market area of Asaba.

During the operation, three suspects, Rabbi Godwin, 25, Lucky Nanakumo, 20, and David Igwe, 19, were arrested.

A search of the location yielded one fabricated Beretta pistol, which was recovered and secured as evidence.

Again, on October 1, 2025, the DPO ‘B’ Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led his surveillance team in a swift response to a distress report about a robbery incident around the BONSAAC axis of Asaba, where a female victim was dispossessed of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint by two male suspects.

Working with local vigilantes, the team established a discreet cordon and began a methodical sweep of adjoining streets.

The coordinated push paid off when officers intercepted one suspect, Amara Nwako, 21, a male indigene of Oko, while his accomplice fled into an uncompleted building.

A locally made pistol was recovered during a search of the immediate vicinity. Preliminary findings revealed a possible cult affiliation linking the suspect to a certain Arobaga secret cult.

According to Bright Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, all the suspects remain in custody, while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing accomplice.

(DAILY POST)