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Police Arrest 51 Cultists In Delta, Octogenarian Detained For Selling Bullets

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4 years ago

June 17, 2022

Men of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a total of 51 suspected cultists during an initiation ceremony in the Ogwashi-Uku area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, said several weapons were recovered from the suspects.

The PPRO stated that on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the command received a tip-off that some suspected Eiye Confraternity members would be marking an anniversary in Ogwashi-Uku.

Based on the intelligence report, the police spokesman said the command located the venue of the event.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ari Muhammed Ali, was said to have detailed the command’s Buffalo Patrol Team, operatives from the Area Command, Ogwashi-Uku, and the Ogwashi-Uku Police Division to storm the venue at Big Apple Hotel in Ogwashi-Uku.

“The suspects, on sighting the police, took to their heels, while some of them shot at the cops.

“But the operatives gave them a hot chase, during which 51 suspected cultists were arrested, together with two cut-to-size locally-made guns, one expended cartridge as well as Eiye Confraternity regalia,” Edafe said.

The PPRO stated that the suspects were transferred to the State Anti-Cult Unit for investigation, adding that those found wanting upon completion of investigation would be charged to court.

In another development, the command said it arrested an 80-year-old man, Omoraka James, in Kokori for allegedly dealing in cartridges and selling them to hoodlums who used them in carrying out criminal activities.

When the suspect’s premises were raided by the police, 114 rounds of live cartridges were reportedly recovered.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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18 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

Details later…

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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2 days ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.