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Lawlessness: Police Raid OSPAC Office In Ikwerre Community, Arrest Over Seven

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5 years ago

January 11, 2021

A combined team of armed policemen has stormed the office of a community vigilante, OSPAC, in Igwuruta community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, and arrested over seven officers of the group.
The police also released so many detainees allegedly in the detention facility of vigilante group in what could be described as a revenge mission.
It would be recalled that members of the security outfit allegedly invaded the lgwuruta Police Division, last two weeks, and released some of their members who were arrested by the police for allegedly killing the brother to a Port Harcourt-based lawyer in the area without any cause.
Members of the vigilante carted away riffles at the police station, and also released all the detainees at the police custody during the operation.
The provocative action by members of Igwuruta OSPAC was said to have forced the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, to give the police marching order to ensure that all those who were involved in the assault on the police station were arrested and stolen rifles recovered.
The Igwuruta Police Division, in a bid to recover the stolen rifles and restore confidence in the force, stormed the OSPAC office at Igwuruta, raided their operational base, and arrested over seven members of the outfit found within the premises.
A source, who narrated the incident under condition of anonymity, said the incident has proven that the police can live up to its responsibility and curtail any attack by criminal elements.
He said that members of OSPAC at Igwurita, who were accused of killing the brother to a Port Harcourt-based lawyer, refused to present themselves for interrogation after their release from police custody, adding that even after the chairman of the LGA secured their bail, the OSPAC members refused to honour police invitation again.
When contacted on phone, the state police spokesperson, SP Nnamdi Omoni, said he was not aware of the incident as at the filing of the report, but promised to call the DPO of Igwuruta Police Division for details.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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5 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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5 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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5 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.