Metro

Tears As Seminarian Who Died One Week To Ordination Buried In Enugu

Published

2 years ago

December 23, 2023

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Most Rev Godfrey Onah, on Friday, buried Tobechukwu Eze, a 29-year-old seminarian who died in a fatal motor accident a week to his ordination.

The late Eze was to be ordained a deacon on December 23, 2023, but he died on Friday December 15, 2023, while he was returning to Nsukka with his classmates from the Blessed Iwene Tansi Seminary, Onitsha, Anambra State where he schooled.

However, while consoling the faithful during a burial mass in honour of the deceased seminarian at St. Michael’s Catholic Parish, Agbamere, Eha Alumona, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Bishop Onah, enjoined the congregation not to question God, adding that the world is too mysterious beyond human understanding.

He said that it was only in the gospel that the Nsukka Catholic Diocese and the Catholic community at large would find meaning and consolation on the untimely demise of their seminarian, Eze.

Earlier in his homily, Rev. Fr. Vitus Ugwu, of the Diocese, said that anyone who died in Jesus Christ did not die a hopeless death.

He equally said that Christians are on a pilgrimage on earth, adding that a day in the house of God is better than thousands of years spent elsewhere.

He enjoined the congregation not to mourn like unbelievers, assuring that the deceased has transited into everlasting joy because he died in Jesus Christ.

He said that everything happens according to the will of God on every soul.

He further said that though, our expectations were to see the deceased ordained a deacon and reverend father, he has completed his earthly mission according to the design of God.

He enjoined the congregation to resign their faith totally on God as a demonstration of absolute trust in Him.

Eze, was buried at the Sacristy of the St. Michael’s Catholic Parish in Agbamere Eha Alumona his country home.

Metro

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

Published

21 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Editor

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.

READ ALSO:Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo
‎
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.

READ ALSO:Edo South Senatorial Seat: Nothing Wrong Seeking Wike’s Support – Ogbeide-Ihama
‎
‎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

Published

2 days ago

May 4, 2026

Editor

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”.

Metro

Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

Published

3 days ago

May 3, 2026

Editor

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.