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Police Kill Notorious Kidnapper, Arrest Five Others In Delta

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4 months ago

January 30, 2026

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The Delta State Police Command killed a notorious kidnapper, one Liberty Kunu, popularly known as Commander Liberty or Double Agent, during a gun duel with operatives in Ibada-Elume community, near Sapele.

Five members of his gang, including a female, were arrested and are helping the police in their investigation.

The state commissioner of police, Aina Adesola, who confirmed the development at a press briefing in Asaba on Friday, said the gang had abducted three persons at Boyo junction, Sapele and robbed two of them of their valuables worth N9 million while the other escaped and reported to the police.

According to him, the kidnap kingpin met his waterloo when some members of his gang ambushed the operatives who went to recover the arms he confessed to in the bush.

Adesola retorted, “On the 17th of January 2026, at about 1800hours, the command received a complaint of the abduction of three victims (names withheld).

“The victims were abducted at the Boyo road junction in Sapele and taken to an unknown destination.

“On their way to the bush, one of the victims escaped and ran to the Police station and reported.

“The other two victims were robbed of their valuables worth nine million naira (N9,000,000).

“Preliminary investigation carried out revealed that the syndicate led by the said Liberty Kunu, who operates in the guise of security volunteers (SOS) were responsible for the abduction and armed robbery.

“Acting on this information, operatives of the CP-Special assignment team, in a combined effort with operatives of Sapele Division, swung into action and arrested Liberty and his gang members, which include Twale Golly, aged 33 years, Michael Kunu ‘m’ aged 25 years, Israel Ugwu, aged 30 years, Ogaga Power aged 43 years, and mercy Kunu ‘f’ aged 28yrs, and recovered five Pump action gun, one Beretta pistol and other accoutrements.

“Further investigation revealed that the suspect, Liberty Kunu, is a member of Aye confraternity and also is suspected to have an AK-47 rifle, and when confronted with the facts,” he admitted.

According to the police boss, on January 28 2026, the said Liberty Kunu led operatives of CP-SAT to their hideout at Ibada-Elume community for the possible recovery of the rifle.

Adesola said upon arriving at the bush, the operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle and one locally fabricated revolver gun hidden in the thick forest.

He explained that the team, while retreating to the Ibada-Elume express road, was suddenly ambushed by hoodlums suspected to be members of the gang.

“In a bid to rescue the said Liberty from the Police, they had a serious gun duel with the Police that lasted for over ten minutes.

“The team members, who were battle-ready due to their superior firepower, engaged the suspects until they, the hoodlums, ran out of ammunition and fled with bullet injuries,” he said.

Adesola said the Police operational vehicle was riddled with bullets, adding that the suspect, Liberty and some of the operatives sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

However, the suspect, Liberty, was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital, and his corpse was deposited at general hospital, Sapele.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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14 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.