Police operatives rescue kidnapped victim, arrest suspected cult members
Police operatives rescue kidnapped victim, arrest suspected cult members
The Police Command in Edo, has rescued one Osazee Okungbowa, who was kidnapped on Friday night in Owanoba community.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, disclosed this on Sunday in Benin through a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Yamu said five armed men allegedly kidnapped the victim at about 9:45 p.m. in the presence of his family.
“However, on Feb. 8 at about 5:00 p.m, our operatives at Ologbo Division successfully rescued him.
“He has since been reunited with his family after receiving medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects,” Yamu said.
In another operation, he said the police arrested a 25-old suspected cultist, for unlawful possession of a firearm and attempted murder during a burial procession at Old Road, Aduwawa, Benin City.
The command’s spokesperson explained that the suspect, a member of the Vikings cult group, was allegedly invited to the burial by a fellow cultist known as “Nice.”
“During the procession, the suspected cult member allegedly fired shots into the air using a locally made pistol loaded with four live cartridges.
“One of the shots hit a bystander, Nzube Cletus Mbum, causing injuries to his hand, leg, and back.
“After the shooting, the suspect attempted to escape but was swiftly apprehended with the help of members of the public.
“He is currently in police custody and will face charges accordingly,” Yamu said.
Meanwhile, he said operatives of the Okuaihe Division recovered a stolen Toyota Yaris after a carjacking incident at Upper Mission Extension.
He said the vehicle, with registration number BEN 535 DR, was snatched at gunpoint on Feb. 6 at about 2:00 p.m.
“Following a distress call, our operatives pursued the car snatchers, who eventually abandoned the vehicle at Iguomon Community along Benin-Agbor Road.
“The car was recovered and returned to its rightful owner, while efforts to track down the suspects are ongoing,” Yamu added.
The police public relations officer quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Betty Otimenyin, as commending the officers for their swift response, urging the residents to remain vigilant.
“We appreciate the good people of Edo State for their support. We urge the public to ‘see something, say something’ to ensure a safer Edo State,” he quoted Otimenyin as saying.
The police boss reassured the citizens of the command’s commitment to tackling crime and maintaining law and order across the state. (NAN)
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Drama in Court as Kanu challenges jurisdiction of Judge Binta Nyako to try him
Drama in Court as Kanu challenges jurisdiction of Judge Binta Nyako to try him
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has challenged the jurisdiction of Justice Binta Nyako presiding over his case in court, as he re-appeared before the Federal High Court judge for the resumed hearing of his protracted case.
Kanu emphasised that Nyako has no right whatsoever to try him, alleging that Binta Nyako is using her position as judge to cover the corruption charges faced by her husband and son.
The judge however adjourned the matter indefinitely.
He said: “Binta Nyako said today for the simple reason she has no jurisdiction to try me, none whatsoever, I came out of courtesy and respect.
“There are things that are happening in this country that a lot of you do not know, it is my duty to make that very very clear to all of you today because the lies are too much.
“I sent a petition to NJC, I don’t want to talk about it, Justice Binta Nyako is using her position for her personal gains, her son and her husband are facing corruption charges, and they told them that if they convict me, you can see they don’t want the truth to come out, nobody wants the truth to come out in Nigeria, that’s the problem.
“They sent her to my case so that they can meet up or smoothen the pathway for the husband and the son, there’s a breach on judicial oath, they have violated a judicial oath,they have shown bias according to the Supreme Court, they’re biased against me.
“And that is why what is happening around the judgement and rulings concerning me is happening, disobedience to supreme court orders, Supreme Court said you are biased, you’re against this man, Nigeria went to Kenya and kidnapped him, these things are in the public domains,so why therefore are they insisting on trying me.”
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Atiku two former Governors meet Obasanjo behind closed-door ahead of 2027
Atiku two former Governors meet Obasanjo behind closed-door ahead of 2027
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has arrived Abeokuta the Ogun State capital to reunite with his former principal, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In a video via Channels TV X handle on Monday, February 10, the former Vice President was seen to have arrived at the hilltop residence of the former Nigerian leader with a delegation.
Atiku who is believed to be nursing 2027 presidential ambition was accompanied by former Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke and Senator Aminu Tambuwal who is a former governor of Sokoto State.
Obasanjo also hosted Atiku during the build-up to the 2023 presidential election.
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JUST IN; Alleged terrorism: Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial indefinitely
JUST IN; Alleged terrorism: Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial indefinitely
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), indefinitely.
Justice Binta Nyako, gave the order after Kanu and his counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, insisted that the trial judge no longer had jurisdiction to preside over the case following her earlier recusal.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Nyako had, on Sept. 24, 2024, recused (withdrew) herself from the trial of Kanu, after an oral application from the defence and the case file was transferred to the chief judge.
However, the Chief Judge of FHC, Justice John Tsoho sent the Kanu’s case file back to Justice Nyako for adjudication, insisting that a formal application must be made by the defence before the recusal could be accepted.(NAN)
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