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Gunmen abduct council coordinator in Ebonyi state

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2 years ago

April 4, 2025

Suspected gunmen have abducted Mrs Blessing Adagba, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ebonyi State

Suspected gunmen have abducted Mrs Blessing Adagba, the Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday in Abakaliki.

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Mr Joshua Ukandu, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in Ebonyi, verified the abduction. “Yes, Mrs Adagba was abducted in the Okposhi Eheku community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area,” he stated.

According to the PPRO, the abduction took place in the early hours of Thursday.

He further disclosed that the police had already initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

“The Anti-Kidnapping Squad has been promptly deployed to secure the release of the victim,” Mr Ukandu assured. “I have confidence that they are working relentlessly to ensure her immediate and safe return.”

The abduction of a high-ranking local government official has raised concerns about security in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area and Ebonyi State as a whole.

Authorities are yet to release details regarding potential motives for the abduction or whether any demands for ransom have been made.

The police have urged members of the public with any relevant information to come forward to assist with their ongoing investigation.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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1 day ago

October 21, 2026

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Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.