1 week ago EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State. It was gathered that the suspects, which identities are yet to be revealed to public were apprehended in different locations in the state over the weekend. This was contained in a statement by EFCC’s Spokesman Dele Oyewale […] The post EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms

Operatives of Edo State Security Network, have arrested four suspected armed travellers in Benin area of the State. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Moses Yamu, identified the suspects as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. Yamu noted that the arrested individuals were intercepted at Ikpoba […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo to announce compensation for lynched hunters – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he will contact his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to decide the financial compensation for the families of the hunters who were killed by members of a vigilance group in Uromi. Okpebholo, who spoke through his Press Secretary, Fred Itrua, on Friday, said an agreement would be Read More

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3 w. ago Kano 16: Relatives, fellow hunters of lynched travellers threaten revenge

Families and colleagues of the 16 hunters who were killed in Uromi, Edo State, by a mob, have warned that they would revenge their deaths if the government fails to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of the crime. The victims were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano for the Sallah celebration when they Read More

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3 w. ago Uromi Killings: Bala Praises Tinubu, Governors For Rapid Response

In light of the recent tragic event in Uromi, Edo State, where a mob killed 16 individuals suspected of kidnapping, the chairman of the House Committee on Public Service, Hon (Engr) Sani Bala Tsanyawa, has expressed deep appreciation for the swift actions taken by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly and state governors. Hon. Tsanyawa […]

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3 w. ago DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

Operatives of DSS have apprehended two principal suspects linked to the brutal killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi. read more DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

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3 w. ago 14 suspects in Edo hunters lynching to face justice as probe intensifies

The aftermath of the tragic lynching of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, continues to unfold as authorities pledge swift read more 14 suspects in Edo hunters lynching to face justice as probe intensifies

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3 w. ago Lynched travellers: Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspects

Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, Fred Itua, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS Read More

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3 w. ago Uromi Killings: 14 Suspects To Be Moved To Abuja For Interrogation As Edo Gov Meets DSP Barau

  Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, over the recent killing of travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State. The governor was at the Maitama residence of the Deputy President of the Senate (DSP) in Abuja […]

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4 w. ago Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo

Tribune Online Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo   THE killing of 16 travellers suspected to be kidnappers by a mob in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State has continued to draw wide condemnations across the country. Recall that 16 hunters travelling to Kano State from Rivers for Sallah festivities were intercepted by local vigilantes after which they were beaten […] Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo Tribune Online

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4 w. ago “We’ve Tolerated Enough Barbaric Acts By Southerners Against Northerners” – NEF

Northern Elders Forum has kicked against recent killings of some northern travellers in Edo State. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that hunters, suspected to be terrorists were killed and set ablaze by angry mob in Uromi area of the state. Following the unfortunate incident, President Bola Tinubu ordered for immediate arrest and prosecution of […] The post “We’ve Tolerated Enough Barbaric Acts By Southerners Against Northerners” – NEF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Lynched Edo travellers: Governors move against reprisals as 16 slain hunters buried

Tears flowed on Saturday in Uromi, Edo State, as the remains of the hunters who were lynched by a mob were interred. Members of the Hausa community converged on the community cemetery to pay their last respects to the victims, who were burnt to death on Friday after being accused of being kidnappers. Our correspondents Read More

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4 w. ago Police Apprehend 14 Suspected Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested 14 suspected killers of 16 travellers in Udune Efandion area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the horrible incident happened on Thursday along the Uromi/Obajana Expressway. The unfortunate development has generated the attention of many Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, Edo State Governor, […] The post Police Apprehend 14 Suspected Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Sowore Condemns Killing Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demands Justice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State, calling for the immediate prosecution of those responsible. The incident, which took place in Udune Efandion, Uromi, on Thursday, saw the travellers—mostly Hausa hunters—lynched after being falsely accused of being criminals. According to […]

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4 w. ago CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching

Tribune Online CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani, on Friday, strongly condemned the brutal killing of at least 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching Tribune Online

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last month Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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last month Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Killing Of 7 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has condemned the killing of seven suspected kidnappers by residents of a community in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the state. Describing the act as barbaric and condemnable, the Governor represented by the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, vowed to ensure that the […]

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