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Panic As Fuel Tanker Falls On Bad Asaba-Onitsha Road

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12 months ago

May 7, 2025

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Residents and commuters deserted the Asaba-Onitsha expressway in Asaba, the Delta State capital, after a fuel tanker fell on the expressway.

It was learnt that residents and commuters fled the area over fear of an explosion as fuel poured down the road into the Ajaji (Bonsac) gutter.

It was gathered that the truck that fell around 7 p.m. on Tuesday by Ezenei axis as a result of a bad road created apprehension among the residents and commuters plying the road.

The deplorable road, which had become a nightmare for residents and commuters, had caused several accidents over the years.

Operatives of the Nigeria Police and state fire service who were on the ground blocking both sides of the road were said to have slept at the scene to avoid scooping as water tankers were also on standby in case of an explosion.

When The PUNCH visited the scene on Wednesday morning, the truck was still there along the road, causing traffic gridlock, as substances (chemical) and water were said to have been poured on the road, though there was still apprehension from the residents and passersby.

Some residents who spoke to The PUNCH, Mr Eugene Ekene, expressed disappointment over the recurrence of accidents on the road and the sufferings of the masses.

“We thanked God that there was no explosion last night. The tanker fell around 7 pm, and every one of us started running. I even saw my leg; I broke my leg when we were running (sic).

“This morning we came and the fuel is smelling everywhere, my fear is that let it not draw fire from this woman frying akara here (sic). We have been talking but won’t she won’t listen to us because the police have gone,” he lamented.

A human rights activist and resident of the area, Mr Okolo Linus, expressed appreciation to the state police command and the state fire service for their efforts to prevent scooping that would have led to the explosion.

He said, “I want to commend Delta State Police command and the State fire service for the efforts put in to prevent scooping and possible explosion, I criticise the lackadaisical attitude of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori towards this road.

“Even though the road is a Federal road, conscience would have compelled the governor to fix the road for the sake of the road users, since President Bola Tinubu is adamant on fixing the road, maybe because he derives joy in the tears of Nigerians when bloodshed happened.”

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

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34 minutes 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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Metro

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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2 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.