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Police Arrest Three For Armed Robbery, Cultism In Imo

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2 years ago

August 17, 2024

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Operatives attached to the Nekede Division of the Imo State Police Command, through intelligence-led operations on Thursday, apprehended three notorious criminals for unlawful possession of firearms, armed robbery, cultism, and motorcycle snatching, respectively.

According to the statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, one of the suspects, John Chukwudi, 27, a native of Ntu in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State, was arrested on Wednesday while on intelligence-led patrol with the local vigilantes, along Human Race Hospital Road, Nekede.

Recovered from him included, one locally-made pistol and five rounds of live cartridges.

The statement said, “On interrogation, he confessed to being a member of the black axe confraternity cult group and stated that the gun was given to him by a member of his syndicate, Ugochukwu Ndubuisi, aka Dimzi Gate, who is at large.

“In a different development, Elijah Chigemezu, 23, of Ezzamgbo in Ebonyi State, was apprehended on Sunday along Cluster Road, Naze, in the act of dispossessing a young man of his phone and personal belongings at gunpoint.

“His arrest was following a swift response to a distress call by police operatives in synergy with the military. One locally-made shotgun was recovered from the suspect. On interrogation, he confessed to the crime.”

The statement said that Chibieze Tasie, 32, was apprehended at No 1 Naze, following a thorough investigation into a reported case of motorcycle snatching in Nekede.

He added, “On interrogation, the suspect confessed to having conspired with one Ndubisi, at large, to snatch motorcycles from unsuspecting motorcyclists in Nekede.

“Revealing that he stopped a motorcycle rider, lured him to a lonely location where his syndicate would dispossess the rider of his motorcycle. N170,000 was recovered from the suspect as part of the proceeds of his alleged criminal business.”

According to the spokesperson, the suspects have all been transferred to the State Criminals Investigation Department, Owerri, to consolidate the ongoing investigation.

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

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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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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.