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Three Killed In Delta Communal Clash, Police Arrest One

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3 years ago

October 11, 2023

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A vigilante member, Sule Ukah, and two others have been reportedly killed in the Ubulu-Uku community, the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.

The PUNCH gathered that the vigilante member was allegedly gunned down by men suspected to be herdsmen on Monday.

A source in the community who did not want his name in print for security reasons told our correspondent that the assailants laid siege to the bush along Ubulu-Uku-Issele-Uku Road where they shot the vigilante member.

The source said the killing led to the exchange of gunfire between men of the community vigilante and the hoodlums.

“Besides the vigilante man who was shot, a commercial motorcycle operator and one other woman were also shot,” he said.

The state Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass, who confirmed the killing on Tuesday in Asaba while speaking to journalists on the achievement of the command, said two persons were killed in the attack.

He said, “There was a breach of law on Monday in Ubulu-Uku. It was a disagreement between the vigilante and members of the community.

“They ambushed the people and shot at them, as of today, two persons were killed and we have deployed tactical commands to the community to bring the situation to normalcy.

“We find out that the two groups have large numbers of supporters, also we sent additional troops.

“We want to appeal to residents not to resort to self-help. If there is a problem in the community, they should report it to the police instead of resorting to self-help.”

Abass said the command has so far arrested one person in connection to the attack while the investigation was ongoing.

On his achievements, the police boss said over 13 kidnappers, seven armed robbers, and 72 cultists have been arrested while 54 firearms, 286 ammunition and 195 cartridges were recovered.

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

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6 hours 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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2 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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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.