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Pandemonium As Wheelbarrow Pusher Stabs Revenue Collector To Death, Kills Self In Benin

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December 1, 2023

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The was pandemonium on Friday morning in New Benin area of Benin City, the Edo State capital, as a wheelbarrow pusher stabbed a yet-to-be-named revenue collector for Oredo local government council to death allegedly over ₦50.00 ticket.

The yet-to-be-identified wheelbarrow pusher was also said to have killed himself by cutting his throat with the knife with which he used in killing the revenue collector.

INFO DAILY reports that Dr. Tom Obaseki is the Chairman of the local government council.

INFO DAILY also reports that revenue collectors are spread across the city harassing wheelbarrow pushers and other hawkers on daily basis.

It was gathered that the late revenue collector had earlier kicked the wheelbarrow of the late pusher, spilling its content in the road, over failure to produce ₦50.00 for the ticket.

This was said to have resulted in verbal altercation between the revenue collector and the wheelbarrow pusher.

Apparently angered by the deceased action, the wheelbarrow pusher was said to have removed a knife strapped to his waist and stabbed the revenue collector, spilling out his intestine.

Eyewitnesses who attempted to pounce on the wheelbarrow pusher were said to have been repelled by the knife-wielding young man.

It was further gathered that after waiting for his victim to breathe his last, the wheelbarrow pusher stabbed himself on his neck and also died at the spot.

It was further gathered that operatives of the Oba Market Police Division later evacuated the bodies of the deceased.

An eyewitness who crave anonymity, while not justifying murder, condemned what he called “human rights violation by some overzealous revenue collectors” in Benin.

He said, “His approach was very wrong. But, nothing justifies murder. The economic hardship is too much. Nobody is knew that the wheelbarrow pusher had a long knife on his waist.

“When he brought out the long knife, we were surprised. Immediately he stabbed the man, he jumped and fell down and died immediately.

“Some people around wanted to hold him. But, the wheelbarrow pusher became very wild and said that he will kill anybody come close.

“We were surprised when he used the same knife he used on killing the guy and stabbed himself on his neck with the same knife. He fell and also died,” he said.

Meanwhile, other revenue collectors of Oredo local government council have temporarily withdrawn their services.

The State Police Command spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident to our Correspondent on phone interview.

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18-year-old Hangs Self, Police Launch Investigation

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October 5, 2025

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Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Recover Pistols In Delta

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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.

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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.

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NDLEA Intercepts 174 Parcels Of Cocaine Hidden In Body Cream Containers

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted 174 parcels of cocaine concealed in body cream containers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.

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A cargo agent was arrested, directing investigators to 56-year-old Hammed Taofeek Ode, identified as the syndicate leader.

After weeks of intelligence gathering, the NDLEA coordinated with police to apprehend Ode, who had spent over 27 years in various European countries before returning to Nigeria in 2024.

“During his preliminary interview, Alhaji Hammed Ode admitted ownership of the consignment, which he claimed he bought at over N150 million. He described himself as a businessman and real estate developer, ” the statement reads.

In another development, five attempts by a different cartel to export cocaine to the UK were thwarted between September 26 and October 2. On September 26, the NDLEA intercepted 2.1 kg of cocaine hidden in hair cream containers at MMIA, leading to the arrest of Smith David Korede. An additional 1.4 kg of cocaine was recovered from his location.

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