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Shock in Asaba as Alex Kehinde Admits to Murder in Kidnap Operation

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7 months ago

April 9, 2026

Delta kidnapper confession reveals killing of an 80-year-old man and N2m extortion, as suspect admits crime in Asaba during police interrogation

A suspect identified as Alex Kehinde has confessed to the Delta State Police Command that he and an accomplice killed an 80-year-old man and subsequently collected N2 million from the victim’s son after selling the deceased’s mobile phone in Asaba, the capital of Delta State.

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The confession was made in a video shared by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, who detailed the sequence of events and described the case as deeply disturbing.

In the video, Kehinde admitted that the crime was carried out with an accomplice who is currently at large.

He stated that the victim had initially engaged him for renovation work on his building, which later became the setting for the attack.

According to his account, the duo lured the elderly man to the upper floor of the property under the pretence of inspecting a plumbing issue.

Kehinde explained that once the victim was isolated, they restrained him and attempted to silence him when he tried to raise an alarm.

He said they used foam to cover the man’s mouth and nose, leading to suffocation and death. The suspect narrated the events in pidgin English, describing how they fled the scene after realising the victim had died.

Following the killing, Kehinde confessed that they stole the victim’s mobile phone and motorcycle.

He said the phone was taken to Ogbe-Ogonogo market, where it was sold for a relatively small amount after removing the SIM card.

The motorcycle was reportedly abandoned elsewhere.

The suspect further disclosed that they used the victim’s SIM card in another device to contact his son, falsely claiming that the man had been kidnapped.

This deception, he admitted, was part of a plan to extort money, which resulted in the collection of N2 million from the victim’s family.

SP Edafe, while narrating the case, described how the crime began when the victim, an elderly man in his late 70s, contracted Kehinde for a building renovation project.

He explained that the suspect had already received an initial payment and had involved other workers before circumstances led him and his accomplice to allegedly plot the kidnapping.

Edafe noted that the victim’s death occurred shortly after he was lured upstairs, restrained, and suffocated. He added that the investigation began after a complaint was lodged, leading to the discovery of the body in the house and the subsequent arrest of Kehinde.

The police spokesperson expressed concern over the brutality of the act, describing it as a tragic and emotionally distressing case.

He confirmed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the accomplice who remains at large.

The case has drawn attention to rising concerns over violent crimes involving trust-based interactions, particularly in situations where unsuspecting victims engage service providers in informal arrangements.

Carrick Admits Man United Have Fallen Below Expectations

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1 day ago

October 23, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Michael Carrick admits Man United have fallen below expectations after a poor run of results, urging players to restore the club’s identity

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted that the club have fallen below expectations following a disappointing run of results, insisting that his players must rediscover the values and identity that have defined the Premier League side.

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Speaking at a press conference on Friday, October 23, 2026, ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Carrick described the team’s recent performances as unacceptable and called for a collective effort to restore confidence.

The manager was particularly critical of Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como, which he said had been painful to witness.

“Recently we haven’t had a good time, I think that’s pretty obvious,” Carrick said, according to BBC Sport.

“Wednesday was a bad night, and it hurt me to see us play like that. It was unacceptable.”

United’s struggles have intensified scrutiny of Carrick, with the team enduring a run of seven games without a victory.

Reports of tensions and criticism within the squad have added to the pressure ahead of the Bournemouth fixture.

The former United midfielder said his priority was to ensure the team performed in a way that reflected the club’s traditions and gave supporters reason to be proud.

“My responsibility is to get a team on the pitch that represents this football club, and the supporters, and they can be proud of in the identity we show,” he said.

“We have gone away from that recently. We all must recognise that.”

Carrick stressed that Manchester United’s history should serve as a reminder of the standards expected from players and staff, particularly during difficult periods.

He highlighted resilience, humility and hard work as essential qualities, warning that the club could not afford to abandon those principles amid its current struggles.

“The foundation and values of this football club have been etched for many years. I totally understand and get every single one of them,” he said.

“There’s a resilience about this football club that runs very deep. I’ve seen it with my own eyes, I’ve felt it, I know some of the individuals closely who have been a big part of that history.”

Carrick also rejected any suggestion that the club’s reputation should entitle its players to special treatment.

“Entitlement cannot be at this football club,” he said.

“It was based on being humble, having humility, and hard work. We can never lose that, and I won’t let us lose that.”

Carrick also declined to rule out leaving captain Bruno Fernandes out of the starting line-up against Bournemouth when asked whether he had considered dropping the Portuguese midfielder.

Fernandes has reportedly criticised Carrick’s tactics following the defeat in Italy, adding another dimension to the scrutiny surrounding the team.

However, Carrick said decisions would be guided by what he believed was best for the club rather than individual considerations.

“The most important thing for me is the team, the squad and dynamics in the squad,” he said.

“It’s about the football club. I’ll always do what is best for the football club.”

His comments suggest that team selection will be based on collective performance and squad dynamics as United seek to arrest their poor run.

Manchester United will host Bournemouth on Sunday as Carrick attempts to guide the team back to winning ways and ease mounting pressure.

The manager’s immediate challenge is to translate his call for renewed commitment into an improved performance on the pitch.

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With supporters demanding better results, the Bournemouth encounter presents United with an opportunity to demonstrate greater resilience and begin rebuilding confidence within the squad.