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Police Plan DNA To Identify Parents Of Rescued Kids

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6 years ago

March 2, 2020

The Rivers State Police Command says it will carry out DNA to identify the paternity of the 25 children rescued at a baby factory in Woji, Port Harcourt last week.
Spokesman of the State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni disclosed this during a Radio programme in Port Harcourt, monitored by The Tide.
On the claims by the lawyer to the owner of the smashed baby factory that the facility is an orphanage, Omoni said it was a lie, noting that orphanages do not receive children.
He said, “We got intelligence report that there is one place in Port Harcourt where they are manufacturing babies. That if you are pregnant you register with them and when you give birth, they settle you and take the child.
“So acting on the intelligence, we (Police) went to the place. When we got there, we recovered 25 children of one month, two months and some a year. We didn’t see their mothers. We only saw girls that were pregnant between 15, 16 and 17 years and we arrested them and brought them to the station.
“That was why we organise a press briefing so that we can tell the world what is happening so that people will be careful. And that those whose children are missing should come for identification and collection”.
On how the police intend to confirm the true parenthood of the children, the Police image maker said, “The children are many. You can’t just come and we give you any child otherwise we will create another problem. Definitely, you would have reported a case of missing child to a nearby police station.
“So you will come with that report or we will call on the Police Division to come with that report. Because we have every report of missing person in the state. So the starting point is that I will bring the report of missing person that you have reported first to the police station.
“For instance, if your child got missing in Choba, the Choba Division will send the report of missing person to me and then I will file it and also go on air (announcement). Then, you will tell me where you stay after which I will check my file. Thereafter, the next step will be DNA. When we conduct the paternity test, then, we will know whose child it is,” Omoni stated.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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4 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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4 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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4 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.