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Security Agents Arrest Oil Thief In Delta
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EditorSecurity operatives have arrested a suspected oil thief and cultist, identified as Mr. Anthony Sigidi over his alleged oil bunkering activities in Oghior community of Udu local Government Area of Delta State as others flee.
The suspect, It was gathered was arrested to the Otu-Jeremi Police Division at Oginibo community with a Daylong motorcycle on Thursday as others escaped through another root.
According security source, Mr Anthony Sigidi and his gang have been allegedly involved in the ongoing bunkering activities at Oghior community in Udu.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident in a terse message.
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Relatedly, a senior security source from the Delta State Police Command, who confirmed the arrest, revealed that the suspect made a confessional statement and he is currently in custody of the police at Otu-Jeremi.
He said, “When he was arrested, Sigidi disclosed to the police that he is a spy that determines when the road is clear for his colleagues to convey the stolen crude.
“He is currently at Otu-Jeremi police station after which he will be taken to Ovwian police station for onward transfer to the Asaba for more investigations.
“The police investigating the incident with the confessional statement said more arrest would be made.” The security source revealed.
Some hoodlums in Oghior community, have been allegedly involved in oil bunkering activities under the leadership of one “Asharp”.
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It would be recalled that, nearly a month ago, the arrested suspect, Sigidi, Asharp and others engaged police officers from Ovwian/Aladja Division in a shoot out.
It took the Divisional Police Officer over two hours before he could rescue men and two police vans from the grip of the hoodlums.
Reacting to the arrest of Anthony Sigidi, a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Udu Central, who spoke from his hiding, called on Delta State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass not to relent in bringing the suspect to justice.
He said, “Because we are against the bunkering activities in Oghior, all the vigilantes have been chased from the community and the police are aware.
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“For nearly two months now, Asharp and his cohorts chased us out, they burnt down our security post, currently we cannot enter the community.
“Top leaders of Oghior Community are aware and turning a deaf ear to the bunkering activities and our current situation.
“They have been evading the invitation of the police because they are being used by some politicians from the local government.”
“As we speak with you now, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Mr Pius Eredei at Otu-Jeremi Division is under pressure from high ranking politicians to grant the suspect bail without taking him to Ovwian Police Division and further investigations” The vigilante member alleged.
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Woman Sets Stepchildren’s Hands On Fire For Allegedly Eating Rice Prepared For Husband
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May 19, 2024By
EditorA woman identified as Rachel Geoffrey, 23, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for setting the hands of her two stepchildren on fire.
The suspect who resides in Federal Housing Estate, Girei Local Government Area was arrested for setting fire to the hands of her stepchildren, Genesis Geoffrey, 7, and Idadai, 3.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who confirmed the incident, said Geoffrey intentionally inflicted severe physical injuries on the 7 and 3-year-old children on May 7.
He said the victims faced several calculated acts of cruelty and Human Rights Violations from their stepmother after the separation of their mother from their father.
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According to him, Genesis and Ijadai got their stepmother angry after eating the plate of rice she had cooked and kept for her husband, because they were hungry.
Reacting, she tied their hands with handkerchiefs and set fire to their hands, resulting in the severe injuries they sustained.
The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, expressed worries as he advised members of the public particularly parents to live up to expectations by providing the basic needs of their wards. He also vowed to diligently make sure that the suspect is persecuted.
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Tragedy Struck In Osun As Three siblings, Mother Die In Auto Crash
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15 hours agoon
May 18, 2024By
EditorThree siblings and their mother, identified as Cecilia were reported dead in a ghastly auto accident in Osun State on Saturday.
It was gathered that a car heading to Ibadan from Osogbo had a head-on collision with a motorcycle carrying a woman and four of her children back home from a vigil at Odeomu in Ayedaade local government area.
According to an eye witness Usman Ademola, the motorcyclist carried two of the children in front, another one in the middle while a toddler was wrapped behind the woman.
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According to VANGUARD, the two children died on the spot in the incident that occurred between Odeomu and Oogi where the motorcycle was headed.
Also, the woman and the motorcyclist identified as Abraham died while the child behind the woman seems to have survived the incident.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that a mob that gathered at the scene set the car ablaze along with two of the occupants after the driver had escaped from the scene.
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Osun police command spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola added that the two occupants were rescued from the car by police operatives and were rushed to a hospital in the state capital.
She added that policemen were deployed to the area to maintain peace and order.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed its operatives to Banex – an electronics and telecommunications gadgets market, in Abuja, after a fight broke out between soldiers and some traders on Saturday.
Some civilians were seen in a viral video overpowering some soldiers in a fight at the popular market, while some scampered for safety over the fear of reprisals.
The Defence Headquarters, and the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Onyema Nwachukwu could not be reached for comments as of press time.
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A source present at the scene of the pandemonium said the fight occurred over the sale of a mobile phone.
“There’s a problem at Banex now. Some soldiers came to complain about a phone, and during an argument with the traders, a fight ensued,” the witness said.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Benett Igweh has deployed officers of the FCT Intelligence Response Team to the scene of the incident.
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