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Car Battery Thief Meets Waterloo

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Enraged  mob along Yellow Duke Street in Calabar South Local Government at the early hours of last Monday burnt down a suspected car battery thieft alleged to have been caught red handed in the act.
One of the angry mob who said he took part in the burning of the deceased, but pleads anonymity, told Correspondents that the deceased has been terrorizing the area for a long period of time now.
He said that the deceased had been formerly arrested while trying to steal car battery in January this year and handed over to the police, lamenting that he was later granted bail by the police.
According to him, the deceased specialized in stealing car batteries around the area, adding that with his demise now, car owners in the area can now park their cars with rest of  mind.
“This guy lying down here deserves to die. We had to do the needful because if you hand him over to the police, he will be granted bail through a lawyer. Luck ran out of him today when he went to steal a car battery and unknown to him that the car had an alarm. As soon as he went close and touch the car bonnet, the alarmed rang which drew the attention of the car owner,” he narrated.
Continuing, he said, “the car owner quickly rush out and started shouting for help and in the process, he got help from some youths in the area who immediately recognized the guy and had to set him ablaze immediately. Car battery is very costly now; the prices ranges from N27,000 to N30,000. This guy will steal this battery and go and sell for as low as N10,000 just to get money to smoke cigarette and drink beer.”
An eye witness, Miss Patricia Inem, a resident in the area who refused to mention the name of the deceased, also narrated that all appeals to stop the mob from burning the decease while he was alive proved abortive.
According to her, it was wrong to carry out jungle justice on anyone, saying that the angry mob needed to have handed him (the deceased) over to the police.
Reacting, ASP Irene Ugbo, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), told newsmen in a telephone interview that the command was aware of the incident.
“We have cautioned residents against jungle justice and taking laws into their hands. It is wrong to take the life of an individual without proper trial. “We have said it times without number that any suspected armed robber that is caught by concerned residents should be handed over to the police for interrogation and prosecution, she said.
Our Correspondent reports that no fewer than seven armed robbery suspects have been set ablaze by angry mob in Calabar metropolis within the month of February this year, a situation which observers described as alarming.

 

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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September 12, 2025

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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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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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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.
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