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UPDATED: Suspected Thugs Attack Edo ADC Secretariat, Oyegun’s House

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2 months ago

February 24, 2026

A few minutes after the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Tuesday, suspected political thugs stormed the party’s secretariat, destroying facilities and injuring party members.

Some plastic chairs and canopies were damaged during the incident, though no casualties were recorded.

As at when filing this report, security personnel from the Edo State Police Command had been drafted to the party secretariat to prevent further attack.

After attacking the ADC secretariat, the suspected thugs moved to the Benin GRA home of the National Leader of the ADC and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, where they shot sporadically and destroyed many vehicles.

Reacting to the attack on his residence, Odigie-Oyegun said: “They came here. I don’t know if it is a very interesting thing, but we had a guest, of course. The former governor of Anambra and one of the prominent leaders of the ADC. From all indications, an aspirant.

“So, whether that was what attracted the attack on my premises and my property because the government here had threatened that if he came to Edo State without permission, his security cannot be guaranteed.

“He was paying a courtesy visit to me and bullets started raining all over the place in my state where I was governor. Edo state. When did we degenerate to that kind of level? So I am still putting my thoughts together. But these are very dangerous, but not good for anyone.”

Reacting to the incident, the State Party Chairman, Kennedy Odion said: “We heard APC was coming to attack us. We quickly cut short the event and ended the programme. A few minutes after we ended, we heard thugs stormed the venue. Myself, Peter Obi. Senator Owie and Oyegun have left the venue when we heard about the thugs’ attack.

“They injured three people. Every other person was still at the venue. After they scattered the place, they came to Chief Oyegun house where we were having another meeting. All the vehicles parked outside were destroyed.

“We have reported the matter and the Commissioner of Police came to see the level of damage that has been done. He assured us that they will investigate.”

Reacting to Kennedy allegation, Edo APC Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, said what happened was as a result of factions within the Edo ADC.

“Did the attackers wear APC uniforms? What is happening in ADC is a factional fight. You saw Owie fighting Oyegun. They should not drag us into their fight.”

Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident said: “The situation remains under control while investigations are ongoing to arrest the perpetrators of this crime.”

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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.