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Police Confirm Arrest, Detention Of Alleged Killer Of 22-year-old Lady In Bayelsa

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3 years ago

January 25, 2023

Authorities of the Bayelsa State Police Command, have confirmed the arrest and detention of man who allegedly killed her 22 years old lover.

According to the Police spokesman, SP Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, the suspect has been arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

The suspected killer, who is simply identified as Arepamowei Koru, from Ogobiri Community in Sagbama local government area of the state, reportedly beat his 22-year-old girlfriend, Miss Toma Serve-god Angolo, to death in their apartment on Tuesday.

DAILY POST gathered that there was pandemonium in the community when the sister of the deceased noticed the death of her sister and raised alarm while holding the culprit not to escape.

We also learnt that the two lovers were said to be cohabiting at the man’s community before the tragic incident occurred.

Residents of the community our also told DAILY POST, that the two lovers have been staying together without any noticed quarel among them, before the minor disagreement on Tuesday that led a fight.

According to them, the man might have heated her at a risky part of the body that led to bleeding before her death of the girl.

“They also said it was the help of the elder sister of the deceased who was able to grabbed the culprit before alerting the police at Amassoma Division, to apprehended him,” he said.

The deceased father, Mr. Servegod Angolo, had rushed her to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, but she gave up the ghost before they could reach the hospital.

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

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1 day 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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2 days 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.