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One Feared Dead In Ijaw, Benin Land Dispute

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5 years ago

August 9, 2021

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The crisis between Benin and Ijaw over a disputed land in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State escalated as one person identified as Pa William Amuawosa has been reportedly killed over the land dispute.

The disputed area the Benin called Iko while the Ijaw called Ikoro reportedly led to the death of one Pa William Amuawosa while the odionwere (eldest man) of the disputed community (Obazuwa) Pa Agidi Roland was alleged to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital from injuries sustained during the clash.

A short video sighted online Monday showed destroyed and burnt buildings, a vehicle and carcass of animals that littered the area.

The background voice said it’s part of Obazuwa community and said that the attacks were carried out by Ijaw.

“Look at what the Ijaw have done to us in Obazuwa, they say they are the owners of this land in Benin, we don’t know what we have done to them, they carried guns and came in through waterside and started shooting at people and scattered and destroyed houses and burnt them.

“They have been disturbing us for a long time. We want the state government, the Federal Government to come to our rescue. They have pursued our people, including elderly ones out of their houses,” the voice said in the video.

But reacting to the incident, the Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Olodiama Clan, Samuel Ebiwana denied the allegations.

He said the Benin are rather the ones attacking his people, just as he claimed that three members of the Ijaw community are missing.

Ebiwana said, “This same Obazuwa people attacked policemen on duty. my community was also destroyed by these people.

“They beat up vigilantes that even helped the police and after that, they came back with their youths to chase our people down to the river.

“We are not aware of what they are saying. We did not attack them; they are the people that attacked us. As I speak to you, three of our youths are still missing, we can’t find them and we are still searching for them.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer,SP Bello Kontongs said he was yet to get a detailed briefing from the Divisional Police Officer in the area and so could not confirm the incident.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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16 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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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.

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”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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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.

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.

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.