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Edo Accountant General, 4 Other Govt Officials Arrested By EFCC 12 Days To End Of Obaseki's Tenure
Twelve days to the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s eight years in Edo State, the state Accountant General, Mr Julius Anelu and four officials of the government have allegedly been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.It was gathered that the officials were allegedly arrested for being signatories to th -
How Police Prevented Lynching Of Lady Accused Of Killing Ex-Lover, Friends In Edo
The arrest of a 16-year-old girl, who was accused of killing her ex-boyfriend and four others, has been confirmed by the Edo State police.A video circulating on social media since Wednesday shows the aftermath of a tragic incident in which five people, including four males and one female, reportedly died after consuming poisoned food.In a statemen -
16yr Old Girl Arrested For Reportedly Poisoning Her Ex Boyfriend, Four Others to Death in Edo
This tragic incident in Edo State has garnered significant attention. According to reports, the Edo State Police Command recently apprehended a 16-year-old girl, Aisha Suleiman, who is suspected of poisoning her ex-boyfriend and four others. The incident occurred on October 26, 2024, in the Afashio community in Uzairue, within Etsako Local Governm -
Police Apprehend Two Aiye Cult Members, Recover Weapons In Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of the Aiye cult group in the State.The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command, Umoru Ozigi disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City.Ozigi said the suspects were arrested along the Benin/Auchi bypass at Iguomo community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of the -
Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects For Stealing Diamond Earring And Other Valuables In Edo
Four suspects, Osakpolor Edobor, 20, Oshoike Malik, 23, Aliu Rabak, 27, and Alor Ojo, 24, have been arrested by the Edo Police Command over the alleged theft of a diamond ring, headphones and valuables worth millions of Naira. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru Peter Ozigi, paraded the four robbers alongside other suspects during his maide -
Police Arrest Two Suspects In Kidnap Of Edo Catholic Priest
Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two persons connected with the recent kidnap of Rev Fr. Thomas Oyode.The State Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, disclosed this on Wednesday while parading seven suspects arrested for various crimes in the state.This is as the Edo Special Taskforce on Anti-Cultism warned cult groups disturbin -
Shocking As 4 Boys, Girl Mysteriously Found Dead In A Room In Edo State
Five persons have been reportedly found dead in a room at Afashio community, Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.It was learnt that the deceased four boys and a girl were alleged to have been found dead in the room in questionable circumstances.It was also gathered that two of the victims were brothers while the three others, -
How Renewed Cult War Claims 8 Lives In Edo
A renewed cult war in some parts of Benin City, Edo State have reportedly claimed the lives of no fewer than eight people, especially in the Upper Sokponba Road, a sub-urban area in Edo State.Source privy to the development disclosed that the death toll is not less than eight in the last three days when the crisis started.The latest clash is said -
Edo Catholic Priest Abductors Demand N200 Million Ransom
The abductors of the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, are reportedly demanding a N200 million ransom for them to release Oyode who was kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen when they went to the evening mass in the are -
PHOTOS; Gunmen Kill Renowned Drummer, Ikhamateh Akhumhele In Edo Community
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have k!lled a renowned drummer identified as HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele in the Osholo community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. He was k!lled between Iviukwe and Akioli on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Beni -
Kidnappers Strike Again, Kidnap Catholic Seminary Rector, Fr. Thomas OyodeIn Edo
Suspected kidnappers terrorising Agenebode axis of Edo North District on Sunday struck and abducted the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, located in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode.The Director of Communications Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr -
Drummer, HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele Killed By Suspected Kidnappers in Edo State’s Osholo Community
Tragedy struck in Osholo, a community in Uwanno Kingdom, Etsako East Local Government Area, as a drummer identified as HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele was reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. The incident, which has left residents shaken, occurred on Saturday evening along Iviukwe Road.Speaking on the incident, Edo State Police Command s -
Edo Court Acquits UNIBEN Lecturer Ekundayo Of Rape, Dismisses Case On Lack Of Proof
After a three-year legal battle, an Edo State High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted University of Benin (UNIBEN) lecturer, Dr. Omowumi ‘Labode Steven, of alleged sexual assault and rape of a 400-level female student of the institution.Steven, also known as Dr. Bode Steve Ekundayo, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Lit -
Unrest As Ravaging Flood Washes Corpses From Graves, Cold Kills People In Edo
There is palpable anxiety as ravaging flood waters wash corpses out of graves in Udaba community of Edo state.Udaba is one of the communities in the state affected by the flood.Others are Anegbete, Ekperi, Osomhegbe, Ogoimeri, Iyowa, Ofukpu, Ifekhu, Agenebode, Ubiaja, Ilushi, all in Etsako East, Etsako Central and Esan South East local government -
21 Persons Reportedly Died Of Lassa Fever In Edo
The authorities of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State said 21 persons died of Lassa fever between 2023 and March 2024 in the state.Gistmania reports that Dr Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research of the hospital said no fewer than 240 positive cases -
PHOTOS: Edo Police Arrest One Over Murder of Lagos Uber Driver, Recover Stolen Car, AK-47 Rifle
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the d@ath of an Uber driver, Usman Umaru, in Lagos. The suspect, John Ochekwu Abraham, was apprehended along with another gang member known as "Ahua" or "Soldier." According to the police spokesperson, SP Moses Joel Yamu, the duo allegedly snatched Usman -
Gunmen Attack Quarry Site In Edo State, Leaving Police Inspector & Expatriate Dead
\In a tragic incident in Edo State, gunmen have reportedly killed a Police Inspector, an expatriate, and three workers from a quarry company located in Ihievbe-Ogben, within the Owan East Local Government Area. The attack occurred as the victims were leaving work, prompting concerns about safety in the region.Sources indicate that a Police Sergean -
Benue Govt Rescues Trafficked Children From Edo
The Benue State Government has successfully rescued three children who were trafficked to Benin, Edo State, from Ukum and Katsina-Ala local government areas. This rescue was announced on Thursday by Jonathan Modi, the chairman of Ukum Local Government Area.According to Modi, the children were subjected to harsh conditions, including severe hardshi -
VIDEO: Moment Car Explodes At A Gas Station Leaving One Injure In Edo State
One person is said to have been injured when a car exploded at a gas station in Eyean, Auchi Road, Benin City, Edo State. It was gathered that the gas-powered vehicle was being filled when it exploded at a CNG station on Wednesday afternoon, October 16. Videos circulating online show the damage done to the vehicle following the explosion. Watch -
Policeman in Uniform Caught Rap!ng a 16yr Old Girl in Edo, Kate Henshaw Calls For Investigation
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has recently called on the Nigerian police to thoroughly investigate allegations that a policeman raped a 16-year-old girl in Edo State. The incident, which has sparked outrage, highlights concerns about police misconduct in Nigeria. According to a post by the actress on X platform, she shared a video of the sad inci -
Many Dead, Police Station, Vehicles Set Ablaze Over Alleged Protection Of Fulani Kidnappers By Police In Edo
Several persons were on Sunday reportedly killed and police station and vehicles burnt down by angry youths in the suburban town of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State over allegations that suspected criminal Fulani, who have been kidnapping and killing people in the area for organ harvesting was being pro -
Man, Abdulrafiu Afegbua Shot Dead After He Went Out To Meet Unidentified Caller In Edo
A middle-aged man, Abdulrafiu Afegbua, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be assassins in Edo State.The incident occurred on 5 October at Awoyemi area in Okpella community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo.According to reports, Mr Afegbua received a phone call at night while at home with his wife.Despite his wife’s pleas to ignore th -
Edo State Police Investigate Assassination Of Local Man, Uroy By Unknown Gunmen In Okpella
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of Abdulrafiu Afegbua, commonly known as Uroy, who was shot dead by gunmen in the Awoyemi area of Okpella, located in the Etsako East Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Moses Yamu disclosed the details of the incident during a press briefing in Benin City, emphasizing that an -
Edo Police Arrest Two, Anthony Uwa & William Ugiagdor For Arson and Threats Against Local Woman
The Edo State Police have apprehended two suspects, Prince Anthony Uwa, 31, and William Ugiagdor, 38, in connection with alleged conspiracy, threats to life, and arson directed at a local woman, Evelyn Akpan. Commissioner of Police Nemi Iwo made the announcement on Sunday in a statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Moses -
Edo Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Declines To Challenge Gubernatorial Election Results
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate in the recent Edo State governorship election, has announced that he will not contest the results of the September 21 poll in court. This declaration came in a statement released on Saturday.Akpata, who previously served as the president of the Nigerian Bar Association, finished third in the election, gar -
"Marriage Is Not a Priority" - Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Speaks On Marriage, Career, & Motherhood
Celebrated Nollywood actress Iniobong Edo has revealed that marriage is no longer a focus for her, as she currently has no aspirations or prayers directed towards it. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, the 42-year-old star candidly shared her views on relationships, her career, and motherhood.Edo, who married Nigerian-American businessman Phi -
Gunmen Hack Middle-Aged Man, Nafiu Afegbua To Death In Edo Community
Awoyemi village, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State was tensed by the brutal murder of Nafiu Afegbua, a middle-aged man.According to reports, Afegbua received a mysterious call inviting him out, and despite his wife’s objections, he left home on his motorbike, only to be shot dead by unknown assailants.His wife, who had grow -
Police Detain Three For Illegal Possession Of Firearms In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three people for illegal weapon possession in its ongoing drive to combat crime in the state.SP Moses Yamu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued Wednesday in Benin.Yamu stated that on October 5, agents from the Ehor Divisional Police Station arrested a suspect in t -
PDP Accuses INEC of Doctoring BVAS & Allowing APC Thugs Into Its Office During Edo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the Edo State Governorship election held on September 21, 2024. According to PDP’s spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, INEC officials allegedly tampered with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other e -
How Gunmen Evade Edo Community, Abduct Couple, Third Victim Escapes
Three individuals, including a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Inebo, were kidnapped by gunmen near the Fugar axis in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.The abduction reportedly took place around 7 p.m. on Sunday along the Fugar-Ekperi Road as the victims were returning to their village after attending an event in Fugar.Sources re
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