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Security Agents Arrest Oil Thief In Delta

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3 years ago

June 25, 2023

Security 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.

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”.

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.

“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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Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged N18m Romance Scam

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a woman and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.

The police disclosed that the arrests followed investigations into allegations bordering on computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering after receiving intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU.

In a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Uwana Imah, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly collaborated with Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru to open and operate multiple bank accounts used in carrying out fraudulent transactions.

“One of the victims was identified as a resident of Malta whose identity has been withheld,” the statement said.

The police further disclosed that proceeds from the alleged romance scam were transferred through money transfer operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts belonging to Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

Investigators also alleged that the funds were later moved into an Ecobank account owned by Urowhe Diana, where the money was allegedly spent.

According to the statement, forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital activities allegedly linked both mother and daughter to the cybercrime operation, leading to their eventual arrest.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend Emmanuel Amanfo, who was described as the husband of Urowhe Diana and stepfather of Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

“Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to safeguarding Nigeria’s cyberspace and tackling cybercrime across the country.

The NPF-NCCC also urged members of the public to report suspicious cyber-related activities through its official online reporting portal and designated communication channels.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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20 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.