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Pandemonium As Police Stray Bullet Kills ‘Aboki’ In Benin

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1 year ago

March 1, 2024

There was pandemonium at Benin-Asaba Road, by Igueomo Junction, on Wednesday evening, when a stray bullet allegedly fired from a police gun hit and killed a Hausa resident in the area.

The yet-to-be-identified victim, was said to have been hit by the stray bullet in front of the house of a POS operator where he had gone to wire ₦4000 to his wife in his home village.

A source in the area who preferred not to be named, disclosed that police operatives were in the area to arrest some hoodlums when the Incident happened.

According to him, “Some Benin boys had an issue with the police. Some policemen stormed the area and in the process of chasing the boys, they fired their guns at the fleeing boys and the bullet hit the victim and he died at the spot.

“The victim was said to have just transferred the sum of ₦4000 to his wife. When he heard of the commotion outside, it was said that he decided to run for cover, only to be hit by the stray bullet.

“Being that the entire area is dominantly populated by Hausa indigenes, they came out in large numbers, blocking the road in protest. They even vandalized some police vehicles that passed the area this (Thursday) morning.”

The irate youths who were armed with sticks and machetes, erected barricades and set bonfires on the highway and ensured that no one had access to either side of the road.

This impromptu blockade left commuters stranded, with passengers forced to disembark from buses arriving from both the Asaba and Benin city directions.

Contacted, the Edo Police Command Spokesman, SP Chdi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident, said investigation is on to identify those involved in the operation.

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Edo Police Arrest Doctor Over Woman’s Death During Caesarean Section

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10 hours ago

August 22, 2025

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The Edo State Police Command has said that it arrested a medical doctor following the death of a woman during an operation at a private hospital in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, while confirming the arrest said that detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

“I can confirm the arrest of the doctor, and the command’s detectives are also investigating the matter.”

Police identified the doctor as Festus Ogheghele of Dickson Medical Centre, Uromi.

He was said to have performed a Caesarean section on the deceased, Susan Omoye-Okporan, 36, on August 2, 2025.

It was gathered that the woman reportedly developed complications and died shortly after the procedure, though her baby survived.

Her bereaved family members accused the doctor of gross professional negligence, which prompted a police investigation.

A family source said that the doctor may have been careless while performing the surgery, noting that they were ready to pursue the case to the highest level.

“I am sure the doctor was careless. Performing a cesarean section is one of the easiest surgical operations due to advancement in technology. The family is ready to pursue the case to the highest level,” the source added.

Findings at the command headquarters in Benin revealed that operatives of the Homicide Section, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), took over the case from Uromi police over two weeks ago.

It was further learnt that an autopsy had been conducted, and the result is awaiting interpretation by police medical experts to determine the next line of action.

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NDLEA Arrests 65 Suspects In Abia, 7 Prosecuted, Convicted

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11 hours ago

August 22, 2025

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The new Abia State Commandant of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Joseph Owoputi has disclosed that sixty five suspects were arrested by the Command between June and August 2025 with about 82 kilo gram of substances seized from them.

Owoputi who said his Command secured seven convictions within the period under review, disclosed twelve of the arrested suspects are currently being prosecuted.

He stated this on Wednesday, when he led a team of officials from his Command visit Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.

The new NDLEA Commandant also said thirty eight other individuals are undergoing counselling and rehabilitation in the Command’s facility.

Owoputi assured the Abia Governor that he would consolidate on the achievements recorded by his predecessor and solicited the assistance of the state government in providing them with operational vehicles for more efficient performance.

He further thanked the Abia Governor for the support he extended to the immediate past NDLEA Commandant in Abia, which he said, assisted the agency in the fight against drugs abuse and illicit drug transactions.

Responding to the new Abia NDLEA boss’ appeal, Governor Alex Otti approved two new Hilux vans for the agency and directed that NDLEA’S abandoned vehicles should be retrieved and fixed by the Abia State government.

Otti who called for tougher legislation against drug abuse and illicit drug dealers in Nigeria, lamented that drug abuse is destroying many young persons, including students.

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Village Youths Capture Bandit During Midnight Attack In Benue

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15 hours ago

August 22, 2025

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits launched an attack on Bigwa village in Mbayenge, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, in the early hours of Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Witnesses said the attackers invaded the community around 2 a.m., but were resisted by local youths who mobilized to defend the village.

During the confrontation, one of the bandits was overpowered and captured, while others fled with injuries.

Several youths were also said to have sustained injuries in the clash.

The captured suspect has since been handed over to security agencies for investigation.

Community members praised the courage of the youths in standing up to the attackers, but appealed to government and security forces to step up protection in the area to prevent further assaults.