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Nursing Mother, Three Others Die In Delta Auto-Crash

Published

5 years ago

December 30, 2020

A yet-to-be-identified nursing mother has been reportedly crushed to death by a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy) along DLA road in Asaba, Delta State.
An eyewitness told The Tide that the nursing mother with two months old baby went to buy bread along DLA road yesterday when she was crushed by a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster.
“The woman was walking on the walkway when the yahoo boy who was on speed veered off the road and crushed the woman against the fence, shattering her skull and leaving her dead.
“The boy has been arrested by the police while the Toyota Corolla vehicle was taken into police custody.”
Similarly, an empty petrol tanker has killed three persons along Aboh-Ogwashi-Uku road.
The accident, which was said to have occurred on Monday involved an empty petrol tanker vehicle with registration No: BAU-334 XA and a Delta line bus with registration No: XR 185-ENU.
A security source in Ogwahi-Uku said that the tanker driver had smashed into the Delta line bus that was en route Asaba from Ogwahi-Uku leaving two men and a lady dead.
“The incident occurred at about 12 noon on Saturday while the tanker was said to be heading to Warri.
“A Lexus Jeep had carelessly overtaken the tanker. In a bid not smashed the Jeep, the driver had to swerve towards the opposite direction, leaving its line entirely and facing the oncoming Delta line bus from the opposite side.
“The tanker driver collided with the Delta line bus, killing the driver on the spot, while the male passenger on the front seat with him, had opened his own side of the door and jumped out.
“Luck, however, ran against him as the Tyre of the truck tanker ran over him, crushing him immediately.
“The lady herself, who was rushed to a private hospital due to various degrees of wounds was reported to have died in the evening.
“Currently, the driver of the truck is in the custody of the police, after he was rescued from an angry mob who besieged the scene of the accident.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the accidents, adding that the suspect who killed the nursing mother was in police custody.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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.