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Edo police, local hunters and vigilantes rescue 16 passengers kidnapped on Benin–Ore Expressway

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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command in synergy with vigilantes and local hunters, have rescued 16 passengers kidnapped by gunmen on the Benin-Ore Expressway and Benin–Lagos Road.
13 passengers were whisked away by armed men around Ekhiadolor on the Benin-Ore Expressway Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2025 after gunmen attacked the bus they were in.
The kidnappers had shot the bus driver and abandoned him beside the bus before marching the victims into surrounding bushes.
The spokesperson of the command, CSP Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 26, said additional three victims were safely rescued along the Benin–Lagos Road.
“The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the successful rescue of sixteen (16) kidnapped victims in separate coordinated operations carried out along Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure Roads,” the statement read.
“On 23rd August, 2025, at about 1730hrs and 1800hrs respectively, armed kidnappers blocked the highways and abducted innocent travellers. Distress calls were immediately received, prompting swift mobilisation of security resources.
“Operatives of Iguobazuwa Division and Ekiadolor Division, in synergy with Tactical Teams, Vigilantes, and Local Hunters, embarked on intensive and rigorous bush-combing operations to pursue the hoodlums and secure the release of the victims.
“Demonstrating strong leadership and personal commitment, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, *CP Monday Agbonika, fdc,* personally led the operation along the Benin–Akure axis. To enhance precision and coordination, the Command deployed advanced technical support, including drones, which proved instrumental in the rescue efforts.
“These combined efforts yielded significant success as six (6) victims were rescued along the Benin–Akure Road, one (1) who sustained gunshot injury during the attack and rescued from the scene by public-spirited individuals is currently responding to treatment.
“Similarly, three (3) additional victims were safely rescued along the Benin–Lagos Road.
“Furthermore, seven (7) victims of the Benin-Akure road kidnap regained their freedom in the evening of 25th August, 2025.”
The Commissioner of Police commended the gallantry and professionalism of the operatives, as well as the vital role played by Vigilantes and Local Hunters in the operations.
He noted that the synergy between formal law enforcement and community structures continues to prove effective in tackling violent crime.
CP Monday Agbonika further assured the public that the Command will not relent until the remaining victims are safely rescued and the perpetrators apprehended.
He reiterated the resolve of the Edo State Police Command to ensure that criminals find no hiding place within the State.
“We are determined to rid our highways and communities of violent crime, and we will continue to deploy all resources, both human and technological, to guarantee the safety of every resident and travellers,” the CP said.
“The Edo State Police Command remains steadfast in its mission to protect lives and property, and calls on members of the public to continue to trust and support the Police as we work together to secure our communities.”

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Troops arrest soldier declared wanted for supplying military uniforms to terrorists

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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a soldier declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over his alleged involvement in supplying military uniforms to terrorist groups operating in the North-East.

Security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X.

Makama said that the suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility, NAOTF, Lagos, was apprehended at about 6:30 pm on July 25, 2026 by troops of 7 Provost Group led by the Acting Commander.

He added that preliminary investigations revealed that before he was declared wanted, the soldier absconded from his unit and travelled to Maiduguri on July 7, 2026, where he allegedly went into hiding.

Investigators further established that the soldier was sheltered at Gomari Costain in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State by 25NA/89/12687 Private Baba Kamal Sale of the Corps of Intelligence, Dikwa.

The security expert further noted that acting on credible intelligence, troops of the 7 Provost Group placed the suspect under 24-hour surveillance before intercepting and arresting him at Jidari Bus Stop while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Cameroon.

“The suspect is currently in the custody of the 7 Provost Group, where he is undergoing further investigation into the alleged supply of military accoutrements to terrorist elements and the possible involvement of other collaborators.

“The arrest as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle insider networks aiding terrorist groups, adding that investigations are continuing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s activities and identify any accomplices,” Makama added.

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PHOTOS: N10 billion Cocaine, Loud, opioids intercepted at Lagos ports as NDLEA arrests kingpins

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A 55-year-old businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, who deals in clothing at the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over an attempt to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United Kingdom.

According to Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, Onuigbo was arrested on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, following the interception of his cocaine consignment at the export shed of the Lagos airport the previous day, Wednesday 22nd July by NDLEA operatives.

NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman, others over N10 billion cocaine trafficking; intercepts consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap

Babafemi said in the course of investigation, three cargo agents identified as Nkwor Onyekachukwu Justina; Adeleke Abiola Taoheed; and Ukanwa Grace Pilgrim, who handled the shipment, were initially arrested, leading to the arrest of Kenneth Okakpu who delivered the consignment to the cargo agents for shipment to the UK.

The NDLEA spokesperson said Okakpu’s arrest provided the lead to identifying Onuigbo as the kingpin behind the syndicate and his eventual arrest while attempting to send another consignment of cocaine to the UK.

NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman, others over N10 billion cocaine trafficking; intercepts consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap

He mentioned that a 31-year-old entrepreneur, Emmanuella Chukwu-Edo, also involved in illicit drug trafficking, was on Tuesday, 21st July, arrested at her Surulere, Lagos residence by NDLEA operatives following the seizure of her consignment of 2.80kg Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, which arrived from the United States aboard a United Airlines flight on Monday, 20th July.”

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NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman, others over N10 billion cocaine trafficking; intercepts consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap

In a related development, NDLEA officials seized a consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap heading to the UK. The shipment was intercepted by NDLEA operatives at a courier firm in Lagos on Wednesday, 22nd July.

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PHOTOS: Suspected cable thief nabbed in Bayelsa community

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A man accused of stealing cables was paraded in the Amarata area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The suspect was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, 26th July, 2026 by a vigilante group at Ompadec, Amarata, while allegedly stealing electrical cables from a home.

​According to residents, cable theft has become a recurring problem in the area, leaving them feeling vulnerable.

They expressed relief following his apprehension.

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