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Tension In Ijebu-Ode As Armed Police Lay Siege To Daniel’s Home

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2 weeks ago

April 22, 2026

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Senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel Senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel

Armed police operatives on Wednesday barricaded the Ijebu-Ode residence of former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, disrupting a planned political gathering by his supporters.

The incident, which occurred in the Obanta Club area within the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ijebu-Ode, created tension across the town as heavily armed officers mounted a security cordon around the residence.

An Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was also stationed at the scene, further heightening the show of force.
Sources said the operatives disrupted a scheduled BATOGD Community Assessment and Review rally.

BATOGD—an acronym for Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Otunba Gbenga Daniel Movement—is a grassroots political platform supporting the second-term ambition of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Daniel’s reported bid for the Senate in 2027.

An aide to Daniel, who currently represents Ogun East Senatorial District in the Senate, told journalists that security operatives prevented members of the group from accessing the venue for the planned meeting.

“Police stormed the Obanta Club area and blocked access to OGD’s residence to stop the BATOGD Community Assessment and Review Tour scheduled for today,” the aide said.

As of press time, the police had yet to issue an official statement on the deployment.

The development comes amid a deepening political rift between Daniel and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.
Just days earlier, tensions escalated within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East when Daniel was denied entry to a senatorial stakeholders’ meeting held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode.

The meeting, considered crucial for decisions on the party’s senatorial ticket, turned rowdy after the former governor was stopped at the gate.

Governor Abiodun, who is also believed to be eyeing the Ogun East Senate seat, was reportedly endorsed as a consensus candidate—an outcome seen as a key trigger of the ongoing feud between the two political figures.

Daniel has previously accused the governor of using state apparatus to target him, including alleging that the APC state executive unlawfully suspended him from the party.

A video circulating on social media showed the moment Daniel’s convoy was blocked, as supporters appealed for his entry into the meeting venue.

Addressing his supporters, a visibly frustrated Daniel said he had arrived early for the caucus meeting but was denied access.

“Today is our caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode. I arrived early, but they told me I cannot go in. If any decisions are taken here without my participation, they will not stand,” he said.

As of the time of filing this report, Daniel remained locked out of the meeting, raising concerns over the legitimacy of any resolutions reached in his absence.

Contacted, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said he would comment after obtaining full details of the incident.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day 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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2 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.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.