Vigilante personnel arrested for allegedly killing, burning Resident’s body

A local vigilante member in Benin City has been arrested by the Edo State Police after allegedly murdering an artisan and burning his body in a chilling act of violence.

The arrest was confirmed by Moses Yamu, the Public Relations Officer for the Edo State Police Command, who spoke about the incident on Sunday.

According to Yamu, the suspect was detained after a distress call was made to the Textile Mill Road Division at approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 20, 2025.

The caller reported discovering the body of a middle-aged man covered in sawdust and burning near a sawmill.

Upon arriving at the scene, police officers found the body still ablaze beneath the pile of sawdust.

The body was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for examination, where authorities discovered a gunshot wound to the back of the victim’s neck, raising serious concerns about the cause of death.

“The investigation is underway, and we have one suspect in custody who was the security guard at the sawmill during the incident,” Yamu said.

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry. Once the investigation concludes, the suspect will be charged with murder.”

The victim, later identified as Lasan Osaze Erhabor, reportedly had an ongoing dispute with the vigilante member.

On the night of the tragic event, Erhabor and a friend were returning home when they were confronted by the suspect near the sawmill.

Armed with a double-barrel shotgun, the vigilante allegedly questioned Erhabor about his late return and accused him of attempting to steal from the sawmill.

Witnesses say the suspect then shot Erhabor, killing him instantly.

The vigilante is said to have dragged the body into the sawmill, covered it with sawdust, and set it on fire in a bid to destroy any evidence of the crime.

Deputy Senate President donates 61 cars, motorcycles to APC Party Leaders

The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau jibril, on Sunday donated 61 cars and 1,136 motorcycles to the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) at the grassroots in Kano State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gesture aims to empower APC members and facilitate grassroots mobilisation for party activities.

Jibril said during the presentation that the motorcycles were meant for ward chairmen while the cars would go to party leaders, including local government and zonal chairmen.

He also announced plans to empower university graduates with a N5 million loan to start small businesses.

The National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, commended Jibrin for the donation, saying that it would enhance the socioeconomic well-being of party members and promote its ideals.
Ganduje expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing key party members from the state as ministers and to other key positions.

” We appreciate President Tinubu for making it possible to appoint Dr Mariya Bunkure as Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Alhaji Abdullahi Atta as Minister of State for Works and Housing.

” We also thank President Tinubu for appointing Mr. Rabiu Bichi as Managing Director of Hadejia River Basin Development Authority,” he said.
He said the people of Kano State would continue to support the progressive party due to the love Tinubu has shown to the state.

The APC chairman in the state, Abdullahi Abbas, praised Barau Jibrin’s empowerment scheme, urging other politicians to provide palliatives to their constituents, especially during Ramadan.

Abbas encouraged party supporters to remain vigilant and focused on winning the 2027general elections.( NAN)

Thirteen-year-old Boy dies after ‘attempting viral Social Media stunt

A Southern California family is mourning the loss of their 13-year-old son, Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after participating in a dangerous social media challenge similar to a past trend that claimed multiple young lives.

The teen was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Murrieta on the morning of February 3, just a day after spending time with his family watching the Grammy Awards.

When his parents discovered him, his mother immediately began performing CPR while his father, Nnamdi Ohaeri Sr., sought help from a neighbor and called emergency services.

Despite their efforts, the boy was later pronounced dead. While initial signs suggested the possibility of suicide, his parents were unconvinced and began their own investigation. They soon learned that their son may have been influenced by a hazardous social media challenge circulating among his peers.

The challenge, similar to the infamous “Blackout Challenge,” reportedly dares participants to render themselves unconscious. This trend has been linked to several deaths in recent years, prompting warnings from parents and authorities alike.

However, Ohaeri Jr. had no social media accounts, and his phone was equipped with strict parental controls, leading his parents to believe he learned about the challenge from classmates or friends.

The grieving parents now hope their son’s story will serve as a wake-up call for other families. They urge parents to be vigilant about the content and trends their children may encounter, whether online or through peer interactions.

Ohaeri Sr. reflected on the tragedy, acknowledging that while he had been proactive in discussing topics like drugs with his sons, he hadn’t considered the dangers of social media challenges.

“We don’t talk about not following social media trends or playing social media games,” he said. “And maybe we need to.”

In the aftermath of their son’s death, the family is left grappling with guilt and unanswered questions. “I’m going through the Rolodex of guilt now, wondering if we checked in enough or if I should have been less strict years ago,” Ohaeri Sr. shared.

The family hopes their heartbreaking experience will encourage other parents to have open conversations with their children about the hidden risks of social media and peer pressure.

Authorities have not yet released an official cause of death, and it remains unclear whether the incident is being investigated as a suicide or an accidental result of the social media challenge. The Murrieta Police Department has not provided further details on the case.