Edo Police Arrest Doctor for Illegal Gun Possession

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8 months ago

March 5, 2026

Edo police doctor gun arrest sees Dr. Kingsley Dele detained for illegal firearm possession amid crackdown on illicit weapons

Dr. Kingsley Dele of Obaretin community has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for illegal possession of a firearm, the command confirmed on Thursday.

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Police Public Relations Officer ASP Eno Ikoedem said the arrest was made on February 29 by operatives of the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad, acting on actionable intelligence.

One Beretta pistol was reportedly recovered from the suspect, the PPRO added.

The arrest is part of a strategic offensive led by Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika to curb the circulation of illicit firearms, which often fuel violent crimes in communities across Edo State.

“The Command views the illegal possession of firearms, regardless of the status or profession of those involved, as a grave threat to public peace,” ASP Ikoedem said.

The doctor will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

The CP reassured residents that the command remains vigilant and called on the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement through timely information sharing.

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Recent reports by Daily Post indicate that Edo has witnessed a surge in kidnapping incidents, prompting some residents to take measures for self-defense.

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Five Students Killed in Crash Involving GUO Logistics Truck on Ijebu-Epe Road

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2 days ago

October 30, 2026

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Five students travelling from Gombe State to Lagos in search of Industrial Training (IT) placements have been killed in a road crash involving a GUO Logistics truck along the Ijebu-Epe Road.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when the truck allegedly veered from its lane and collided with a bus travelling in the opposite direction.

The deceased were identified as Isiyaku Sa’idu, Maigana Mohammed (also known as Abbati), Anas Abubakar (the driver), Zaiyanu Bajoga and Abubakar Ibrahim.

In a statement, the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, described the deaths as a devastating loss of young Nigerians seeking opportunities to complete their training.

Afeez raised concerns over the alleged conduct of GUO Logistics representatives at the scene, claiming that some appeared more focused on protecting the company’s image than assisting the victims. He alleged that one staff member attempted to remove the company’s name from the truck.

He also stated that, as of the time of his statement, there had been no confirmation that GUO Logistics had contacted the families of the deceased or adequately addressed the medical needs of injured victims still receiving treatment.

NANS called for a thorough investigation into the crash and demanded accountability from the company.