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Police nab notorious Gana’s second in command, 4 others, recover firearms, ammunition + photos
Police nab Gana’s second in command, 4 others, recover firearms, ammunition + photos
The Benue State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed bandits, including the second in command of the late notorious kingpin, Terwase Agwaza, a.k.a Gana.
Also arrested include two suspects who specialise in manufacturing local guns of different types for armed robbers.
Briefing newsmen in his office at the command headquarters in Makurdi, yesterday, the new Commissioner of Police, Batholomew Onyeka, said the command under his watch will not tolerate criminality of any kind.
He explained that after he received briefs from his predecessor about activities of bandits and other criminals in the state, on resumption of office, he deployed all available human and material resources to rid the state of crime.
Describing the arrests as the outcome of one of the current operations in the state, CP Onyeka said: “On 14/08/2023, at about 0340hrs, officers from Operation ZENDA JTF tactical team trailed and arrested a dreaded and vicious armed bandit kingpin named Kumaor Fachir Daniel, popularly known as second in command to late Gana along Adikpo-Ugbema road.
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“Further investigation led to the arrest of four other gang members, including Torwuese Ashiekaa, Aondongu Aligbe, Terkula Wuhe a.k.a “Oryughurt” and one Terhemba Sevav, a 47- year-old member of the gang from Adikpo Kwande, who specialised in fixing and manufacturing rifles for the gang.”
He said two AK-47 rifles, two other fabricated AK-47 rifles, two Beretta pistols, in the process of fabrication, one double barrel gun loaded with 35 live cartridges and 130 rounds of 7.62X 39mm live ammunition were recovered from them.
The police commissioner, who noted that other suspects escaped from the scene, warned criminals and intending criminals to desist from such acts and turn new leaves.
He said: “I will not tolerate criminality in Benue State. I will fight them.”
“I was asked to come here to replicate what I did in Plateau State. My vision and mission is policing with the fear of God. When you intentionally break the law and come begging for mercy, it becomes very difficult. Sometimes people might take my principle for wickedness, but it is not.
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“My agenda in Benue State is very simple. I’m here to ensure that the people of Benue sleep with their two eyes closed. We are equally here to ensure that we protect the lives and property of Benue people,” he said.
The commissioner called on the people of Benue State to cooperate with the police by giving useful and timely information that would assist the command in tackling crime.
“A crime free society makes room for sustainable development that can propel a state to greater heights, particularly our dear state that is endowed with so many resources. This operation should serve as a warning to criminal elements. It is high time they embraced peace and enjoyed freedom or we chase them till they relocate outside of Benue.
“I am not an office commissioner of police. I’m a field officer. I want to assure you that with me in this state, they will have no hiding place. The best thing is for them to relocate, or we will give them the hit that will make them relocate elsewhere, so that the people of the state can go about their businesses without being molested,” he said.
Police nab Gana’s second in command, 4 others, recover firearms, ammunition + photos
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Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
A devastating tanker explosion in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State has left many people dead.
The incident, which happened when a tanker exploded, occurred on Friday at Ometan community, in Okpe local government area of Delta State.
It’s gathered that the incident occurred when the ill-fated tanker lost control while overtaking another truck near the boundary bridge between Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Area.
The front part of the oil tanker suddenly detached from the rear compartment while on motion, leading to an explosion, eyewitnesses said.
According to Daily Post, all buildings in the community within the perimeter of the explosion were razed and some residents who were trapped in the building were also burnt to death.
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The state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited the scene, and condoled with the Ometan community and families of the victims.
Speaking at the scene, the governor, who was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor and former chairman of Okpe local government area, said he was away when the incident occurred.
“On getting here, I saw dead bodies and those who witnessed the unfortunate incident.
“It is a very sad situation and I commiserate with the people of Ometan community and families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident”, he said.
The development is coming barely four days after a gas tanker explosion killed many residents in Rivers State and destroyed properties
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
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Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
In Oyo State, one Joshua Olayiwola, a teenager, has been remanded for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old neighbour’s daughter.
A Family Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of Olayiwola in Abolongo Correctional facility, Oyo Town.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the police charged Olayiwola with defilement.
The Magistrate, Mrs S. A. Adesina, declined Olayiwola’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction and adjourned the matter until June 13.
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He also ordered the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Gbemisola Adedeji told the court that Olayiwola, on April 15, between 8am and 10 pm allegedly defiled the minor in the Ojo Ekun area of Ibadan.
She said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 34 of the Oyo State Child Rights Law 2006
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