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Stray Bullet Kills Varsity Student In Benue, Police Begin Probe

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12 months ago

May 17, 2025

Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of a final-year student of Kwararafa University in Wukari, Taraba State, identified as Ahenjir Emmanuella, killed by a stray bullet from a policeman.

The command has also ordered a detailed investigation into the death of the final year student allegedly shot dead by a police officer on stop and search duty.

Friends and families of the deceased had on Friday accused the police of allegedly shooting to death the final year student.

It was gathered that the student, who was with her friends, was shot by a police officer during a stop-and-search operation in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

It was gathered that the incident took place at about 11am on Friday, around Wurukum roundabout, Makurdi.

It was further learnt that police personnel from the Benue State Command were on a routine stop-and-search operation when one of the officers suddenly opened fire on a commercial vehicle conveying passengers, including the victim,, resulting in her being killed.

A friend of the late Emmanuella, Igbor Iorbo, had told journalists earlier in Makurdi that Emmanuella was returning to school in Wukari in Taraba State before the incident occurred.

Iorbo, who narrated how her friend was killed by officers of the Nigeria Police from “E” Division, demanded an immediate investigation into the brutal killing of the innocent lady.

She said, “We are not asking for much, only justice. The officers responsible must be identified and handed over to the state command for immediate and transparent investigation.

“Lives must not continue to be lost at the hands of those sworn to protect us. This must end now.

“As I speak with you, the police adamantly refuse to speak about the situation.”

But in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Catherine Anene, on Friday night, it was stated that at about 4 am of the same day, police received a distress call and promptly deployed a team at Duku park, Wurukum, Makurdi.

According to her, the police team flagged down a vehicle coming from Benue Links area within Wurukum, adding that the driver, rather than stop, turned back and drove through the opposite lane, shooting sporadically at the team.

Anene said in the statement that police responded with a shot while the driver drove away.

The statement read in parts, “The police were on the trail of the vehicle until about 10 am Friday when information was received that a lady named Emmanuella Ahenjir, a student of Federal University, Wukari, Taraba state, had died at Benue State University Teaching Hospital from a gunshot.

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the detectives were briefed about the deceased, and the corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

“One Apase Keghter, who was also an occupant of the vehicle, was seen at the hospital and invited for questioning.”

The PPRO said that the occupant narrated how they, including the deceased, had gone for club activities at Newcastle Event Centre and were on their way back when they drove on the opposite lane and passed the checkpoint without stopping, but did not shoot.

Anene, who said that the occupant of the vehicle accused police of shooting the deceased, said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Emenari Ifeanyi, has ordered a detailed investigation into the case.

He assured friends and family of the deceased of his commitment to unravel the truth and ensure that the rule of law prevails.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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

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3 days ago

May 4, 2026

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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.

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”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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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.

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.

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.