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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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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.