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Police Arrest Three Over Lynching Of Accused Manhood Snatcher

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3 years ago

October 10, 2023

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The Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday paraded three suspects for false alarm that led to the lynching of a man accused of snatching their manhood.

The suspects, Harish Abdurasheed,18; Yakubu Mohammed, 25; and Haruna Adamu, 28, all of Hausa descent living in Ayetoro Gbede, were said to have been arrested at Ayetoro Gbede in Kabba/Ijumu Local govt area of the state.

They were among the nine suspects arrested for various offences ranging from armed robbery, thuggery, and stealing.

In an interview with newsmen, one of the suspects, the 25-year-old Yakubu Mohammed said the deceased, an Okada rider, Usman Abubarkar, was his friend who came to say hello to him and others, Harish and Haruna. According to him, the deceased shook hands with three of them after which they all felt a sensation in their manhood; they quickly raised the alarm and also reported to the police and the Hausa community leaders.

According to him both the community leaders they reported to and the police said they could not help them, and they left for home.

“We were sleeping when suddenly policemen arrived and accused them of raising false alarm and that the man had been lynched,” Haruna said.

Other suspects paraded include ThankGod Joseph and Monday Mathew who were arrested for armed robbery in Ofu.

Items recovered from the suspects include one single barrel gun, three cutlasses/knives, five palm oil jerrycans as well as several charms.

The state police commissioner, Bertrand Onuoha, who paraded the suspects said, “Following a tip-off on 28/04/2023, by the United Onicha-Igo Development Association in Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State, it is alleged among other things, that a group of hoodlums led by one Sumaila Musa aka Osama, (now at large); (2) ThankGod Joseph and others, all ‘m’ of Onicha-Igo town in Ofu, had serially turned criminality into business activities as they frequently terrorise the residents of Onicha-Igo and its environs.

“The hoodlums are responsible for the series of armed robbery, thuggery, mischief, assault, causing hurt, kidnapping and culpable homicide which they committed on different dates against different individuals in Onicha-Igo Community.

“On 23/03/2023 at about 0130hrs, the hoodlums invaded the house and premises of the one Mrs. Rachael Agada, firing guns sporadically, robbed the occupants of their valuable property, kidnapped the house girl of Mrs Agada, named Nawaitu and stole away her Hilux Van. Also, on 28/01/2023, the hoodlums fired guns sporadically and killed one Miss Queen Onoja of Onicha-Igo without any just cause.

“The hoodlums also demolished the overhead water tank in the community, cut it into pieces and took it away without any justification,” he added.

The police also paraded three suspected kidnappers said to have been terrorising the area. All suspects were said to have confessed to the crimes for which they were arrested and paraded.

The state police commissioner added that all suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

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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.