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One Dead, Others Injured In Delta Community Crisis

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3 years ago

August 22, 2022

Tension has enveloped Ofuoma community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the death of a youth leader in the leadership crisis that erupted in the community.

It was gathered that many people sustained varied degrees of injuries in the crisis which has polarised residents of the community.

The crisis which reportedly erupted on Saturday was said to be an aftermath of a tussle between two prominent leaders over the control of the central executive of the community.

Consequently, commercial activities in the entire locality has been crippled, according to sources.

It was gathered that the deceased youth leader identified as Mr. Felix Edenughe, who was said to be a factional vice chairman of the youths in the community, was pursued, captured and killed by a mob loyal to one of the community leaders.

The deceased was reportedly tortured to death in the presence of his wife.

A community source who would not want his identity in print said that the issue at stake was before a customary court with suit no. unacc/139/2021.

The source said, “Currently, houses and properties have been destroyed, many people injured and are receiving treatment at various hospitals as none of these leaders are ready to down tools.

“We can not give the exact number of people that were injured while some are in hospital.

“One person, Felix Edenughe, the youths vice was confirmed dead and it was his corpse that was rushed to the police station.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, Edafe Bright, confirmed the incident saying that one person died in the commotion.

“They are killing themselves because they are fighting over youth leadership. They should not blame the police when they are having their community crisis,” the PPRO said.

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BREAKING: Bodies Of 8 Missing Policemen Recovered In Benue

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20 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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Lifeless bodies of the eight policemen who were declared missing after a deadly attack on security operatives at Agu Centre, on the border of Katsina-Ala and Ukum LGAs of Benue State, have been recovered.

Dr Justin Shaku, Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA disclosed this to reporters in Makurdi on Monday.

According to him, “this brings the number of officers killed to 11 (10 policemen and one BSCPG)”.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, when a team of security operatives came under the attack of armed invaders.

Three personnel were immediately confirmed dead while eight others were declared missing.

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Police Arrest Three Kidnappers Over ₦6.9m Ransom, Victim’s Murder

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21 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers who allegedly killed one of their victims after collecting N6.9 million ransom.

The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.

Iringe-Koko identified the suspects as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State.

She said the arrests followed an investigation into the abduction of Humphrey Wagbara of Igwuruta-Atali.

According to the PPRO, the suspects also kidnapped one Mercy Chinyere on September 12, 2025, at the same location, where they also collected a ransom of N3,500,000 before releasing her.

The statement read, “On 26th August, 2025, the Rivers State Police Command received a distressing report, suggesting the kidnapping of one Humphrey Wagbara, m of Igwuruta-Atali.

“Operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annexe, acting on this information and in a daring and coordinated operation on 19th September, 2025, at about 0200hrs arrested three suspects at different locations in Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre Local Government Areas of the State in connection with the kidnapping of the victim.”

Iringe-Koko said during interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to their involvement in multiple kidnappings in the State.

Among their past kidnappings are those of Onwuli Jude and Nwabueze Nchekwube on September 24, 2025, at School Road, Igwuruta-Atali, where they collected a ransom of N6,900,000 before killing the victim.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one G-3 rifle with Breech Number 10398, one magazine, one Itel phone belonging to Humphrey Wagbara, a kidnapped victim, three short daggers, one jack knife and one stainless short knife,” Rivers police imagemaker said.

Iringe-Koko added that the suspects and exhibits remain in police custody while detectives track other fleeing members of the syndicate and search for additional weapons.

The Command said it arrested a 48-year-old man, Emmanuel George, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl (name withheld) in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

According to Iringe-Koko, George committed the offence on September 6, 2025, after luring the minor while she was sent on an errand by her aunt.