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Police Arrest Suspected Robber In Delta, Recover Stolen Car

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August 10, 2025

The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected armed robber, one Chinedu Eze, and recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLK in Asaba, Delta State.

The command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Asaba, the state capital.

He said, “On August 5, 2025, the Divisional Police Officer of B Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK with registration Number: NZM10AP about to be sold at a parking lot on former Deputy Road, Asaba. acting swiftly on this information.

“The DPO led the officers of the Division’s Crime Branch to the location to intercept the planned vehicle sale. This intelligence operation resulted in the arrest of one Chinedu Eze, who claimed ownership of the vehicle while selling the stolen vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was registered in April 2023 and registered again in the year 2025. This prompted the policemen to reach out to the first person who registered the vehicle, where it was revealed that the vehicle was snatched at gunpoint in April 2023 at Abakpa, Enugu State, during which suspected armed robbers shot the rightful owner. The vehicle has been successfully recovered.”

Similarly, Edafe said that the command also arrested two suspected armed robbers in Ogwashi-Uku.

According to him, on August 4, 2025, at about 0430hrs, a distress call reached the Ogwashi-Ukwu Police Station reporting that armed robbers were operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Ukwu.

Acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Okoyomon Israel, mobilised the Anti-Crime Squad alongside local vigilante groups to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the robbers attempted to escape, but two suspects identified as Thywill Selvin ‘m’ (22 years) of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Ukwu, and Guntim Bako ‘m’ (32 years) of Kwale Junction were arrested.

He said items recovered from the suspects include one pump-action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live cartridges, three live assault rifle ammunition, among others.

According to The PUNCH, Edafe reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within the state.

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Vigilante Shoots Father Who Prevented Kidnapper Son’s Arrest In Kwara

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12 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped alleged kidnap suspect escape.

The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Mr Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in ilorin.

Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The commissioner of police said the deceased struck a vigilante member, who was holding the alleged kidnap suspect, with a machete, enabling the suspect to escape.

He added that investigation was ongoing.

Eyewitnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria that the deceased prevented vigilante members from arresting his son over alleged involvement in kidnapping.

An eyewitness said the incident occurred on Tuesday at the Shaare Cattle Market in Kwara, as the deceased attempted to help his son evade arrest.

According to the source, the man attacked one of the vigilante members with a machete, creating an escape route for his son.

“In response, the vigilante member shot the man, who later died from his injuries,” the source said.

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Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Anambra Black Spot Raid

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12 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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The Anambra State Police Command has raided a black spot in Ogidi, the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, arresting six suspects, including a female.

The spokesman for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a press statement released on Wednesday, adding that police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Enugwu-Ukwu, carried out the operation on Tuesday.

Ikenga said the team recovered one fabricated Beretta pistol without a magazine and quantities of illicit drugs, including Mkpuru Mmiri (crystal meth), during the raid.

The statement read in part, “Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad Enugwu Ukwu on August 12, 2025 at about 2.30pm and acting on credible intelligence, stormed a black spot at 7th Mile, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA.

“The team arrested six suspects, including a female, and recovered one fabricated Beretta pistol without a magazine and quantities of illicit drugs, including Mkpuru Mmiri (crystal meth), during the raid.

“The suspects are: Olisaemeka Izuchukwu ‘M’ aged 21 years, Isioma Chisom ‘M’ aged 22 years, Chinonso Izuchukwu ‘M’ aged 20 years, Chinaza Isioma ‘M’ aged 24 years, Onyekwelu Miracle ‘M’ aged 19 years and Mrs. Chinenye Eloka Okeke ‘F’ aged 35 years.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commended the operatives for their swift action and reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain the tempo against cultism, drug trafficking, and other crimes in the state.

“The suspects would be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigations.”

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Ekiti Court Remands Lady For Stealing New Born In Health Facility

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13 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti District, has ordered the remand of a 34-year-old lady, Deborah Ayeni, at the correctional centre in Ado Ekiti over alleged stealing of a day-old baby at a health centre in the state capital city.

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court on Wednesday that “the defendant was alleged to have committed the offence which attracted public sympathy and interest as a result of the prevalence case of child stealing in Ekiti State and reported on August 4, 2025, against her.”

Oriyomi said, “The offence is punishable under Section 292 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021 within Ado Ekiti Magisterial District”.

He urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional centre, saying, “She is reasonably suspected to have committed the offence”, as he prayed the court to grant his application for remand of the lady.

The police prosecutor said that the duplicate case file had been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

The defendant was represented in court by Stephen Ademuwagun.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted the prosecutor’s application for the remand of the defendant.

The chief magistrate adjourned the case till September 12 for mention.