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Edo Police Arrest Three in Abduction and Murder Case

Published

8 months ago

March 4, 2026

Edo Police arrest three suspects over the abduction and killing of 42-year-old Edafe Oghenekome in Ovia West LGA

Edo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the abduction and killing of 42-year-old Edafe Oghenekome in Igueladidi Forest, Iguobazuwa, Ovia West Local Government Area. The arrest was confirmed on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem.

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The suspects were identified as Abdulsalam Mohammadu, 21, Kehinde Adetunji, 45, and Nasiru Yau, 24. ASP Ikoedem explained that the apprehension of Abdulsalam Mohammadu led to the subsequent arrests of the other two suspects.

Kehinde Adetunji, a local syndicate pointer, lived in the same community as the deceased, while Nasiru Yau supplied food to the gang in the forest.

The victims, Edafe Oghenekome and Favour Ighasa, were kidnapped from their residence at Utese Village, after Udo Community, Ovia South-West Local Government Area, on February 4, 2026. Ighasa regained her freedom on February 9, but communication regarding the release of Oghenekome ceased.

ASP Ikoedem noted that the suspects have confessed to their involvement in the kidnapping, ransom collection, and murder. Investigations also led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, numbered 1686 and 2357, and three Dane guns.

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The Edo State Police Command assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional members of the syndicate who remain at large. ASP Ikoedem urged residents to stay vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

Published

10 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.