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Police Arrest Suspect, Recover 117 Rounds Of Live Ammunition

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3 months ago

February 8, 2026

The Benue State Police Command has taken into custody a suspected criminal and seized a cache of 117 rounds of live ammunition in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement released on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed that the arrest was made following actionable intelligence regarding the movement of a male suspect identified as Saamoga, also known as Aleki.

The suspect was allegedly conveying live ammunition from Gbagir to Zaki-Biam on a commercial motorcycle.

Acting on the information, police operatives were swiftly deployed to the Tse Dubem axis of Ukum LGA, where a stop-and-search operation was conducted.

The statement noted that upon noticing the presence of security personnel, the suspect alighted from the motorcycle and attempted to escape.

He was, however, neutralised after being shot in the leg and was subsequently apprehended by the operatives.

A thorough search of the suspect led to the discovery of 117 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition hidden inside socks and tucked into his handbag. Items such as charms and a mobile phone were also recovered during the operation.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly confessed that the ammunition was being conveyed to Taraba State.

He was later taken to the General Hospital in Zaki-Biam for medical attention but reportedly died while receiving treatment.

In another incident, the Command revealed that it received a situation report on February 6, 2026, concerning an attack on Edikwu Icho community in Apa Local Government Area by suspected armed herdsmen.

The statement added that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) successfully repelled the attack, restoring calm to the area, which has since remained peaceful.

The Police further confirmed that reconstruction of the bridge linking Ugbokpo, Idogbu, Ochumeku, and Ikobi previously destroyed by suspected herdsmen has begun.

The project is ongoing under tight security to safeguard construction workers and residents.

The Command appreciated the cooperation of sister security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Civil Protection Guard, and officials of the Benue State Government, stressing that effective inter-agency collaboration has played a vital role in sustaining peace and security.

Commissioner of Police in Benue State, CP Ifeanyi Emenari, praised officers involved in the operations for their prompt response and professionalism, assuring residents of the Command’s resolve to sustain proactive and intelligence-led policing.

He also appealed to members of the public to stay calm and continue to supply credible information that would aid security agencies in preventing and combating crime across the state.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day 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.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.