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Police Nabs Dreaded Wanted Benue Bandit, Accomplices

Operatives of the Joint Security Task Force JTF, Tactical Team of the Benue State Police Command, code-named ‘Operation Zenda’ have arrested a wanted dreaded bandit and second in command to the late Terwase Agwaza, also known as ‘Gana’, his gun manufacturer and three others in the Adikpo area of Kwande Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.
The JTF also recovered various calibre of firearms, uncompleted fabricated rifles, live ammunition, cartridges and magazines from the gang.
Parading the suspects Tuesday at the Command Headquarters in Makurdi, the Benue State Police Commissioner, Mr. Bartholomew Onyeka stated that the arrest of the gang was a function of credible intelligence.
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He noted that haven received briefs from his predecessor about activities of bandits and other criminals in the state, he made up his mind to deploy all available human and material resources to rid the state of crime.
He said: “In that case I am leading this onslaught myself because I am a field Police Commissioner, I am not the type who sits in the office, I am always out there in the field. So all those who will not allow Benue people sleep with their two eyes closed should pack and leave the state because there will be no room for criminals in the state.
“We will smoke them out no matter where they hide. It is in one of the operations on August 14, at about 3:40am that officers from Operation Zenda JTF Tactical team trailed and arrested a dreaded and vicious armed bandit kingpin named Kumaor Fachir popularly known as ‘2nd in Command to late Ghana’ along Adikpo-Ugbema road.
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“Further investigation led to the arrest of four other gang members named Iorwuese Ashiekaa, Aondongu Aligbe, Terkula Wuhe “aka Oryughurt” and one Terhemba Sevav a 47-years old member of the gang from Adikpo, Kwande LGA who specialized in fixing and manufacturing rifles for the gang.
“Items recovered from them includes two AK-47 rifles, two other fabricated AK-47 rifles, two Berretta pistols undergoing the process of fabrication, one double barrel gun loaded with 35 live cartridges, 130 rounds of 7.62X 39mm live ammunition while other suspect escaped from the scene.”
The Commissioner who assured that he was taking the fight to the criminals appealed to the people of the state to cooperate with the Police by availing the Command useful and timely information that will assist in tackling crime in all parts of the state.
Metro
Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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.
The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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.
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.”
Metro
Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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.
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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”.
Metro
Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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.
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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.
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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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