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Gunmen Launch Fresh Assault On Benue Community: 7 Bodies Found, Many Still Unaccounted For

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Gunmen Launch Fresh Assault On Benue Community: 7 Bodies Found, Many Still Unaccounted For

In a harrowing turn of events, armed assailants have targeted three communities within Entekpa Ward, Adoka District of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State…….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reports indicate that the attack, which transpired on Sunday night, resulted in the loss of at least seven lives.

Local sources reveal that an unspecified number of individuals remain unaccounted for in the affected areas, including Iwili, Umogidi, and Opaha in Entekpa Ward.

Alfred Oketa Omakwu, the Chairman of Otukpo LGA, confirmed the recovery of the seven bodies by security personnel on Tuesday.

Despite attempts by DAILY POST to contact the state police command, spokesperson Catherine Anene was unavailable to respond to inquiries.

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BETRAYAL OF TRUST: Man Given Free Shelter Allegedly Sells Benefactor’s House And Scams Cleric Of ₦13.6 Million.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Yusuf Oyepeju before the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. Oyepeju appeared alongside two corporate entities—Alwajeez International Nigeria Limited and AIN Homes and Property Limited—to face a six-count charge encompassing forgery, document uttering, theft by conversion, and obtaining money under false pretenses.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to a statement released in Ibadan on Wednesday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the case stems from a relationship that began on an Islamic WhatsApp educational platform where both Oyepeju and the victim, Fasasi Bayonle, served as tutors. Bayonle, an Islamic cleric based in Dubai, eventually fell victim to a severe betrayal of trust.

From Benefactor to Alleged Victim

Investigations revealed that the saga began in 2018 when Oyepeju approached Bayonle seeking financial assistance for accommodation after getting married. Rather than a cash handout, Bayonle permitted Oyepeju to temporarily move into his vacant property located at the Ikumapayi area of Olodo, Ibadan, before relocating to the UAE.

Authorities stated that Oyepeju, posing as a property developer, subsequently convinced Bayonle to fund land purchases and housing construction projects in Ibadan, transferring a total of ₦8,697,900 between February and August 2020. However, the arrangement turned sour when Oyepeju allegedly forged a “Transfer of Agreement,” sold the very house he was given to live in for free to companies linked to him, and converted the proceeds. Investigators also discovered that he never purchased or developed the promised land.

Court Proceedings and Remand

Appearing before Justice Olusola Adetujoye, Oyepeju pleaded not guilty to all charges. Following his plea, prosecuting counsel Sanusi Galadanchi requested a trial date and asked that the defendant be remanded. Meanwhile, defense counsel B. Ajibola informed the court that a bail application had already been filed and served.

Justice Adetujoye adjourned the proceedings for the hearing of the bail application and ordered that Oyepeju be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan, pending the next court date.

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THE ULTIMATE RESCUE: How Gallant Troops Smashed A Bandit Hideout And Freed 14 Captives In A Rain Of Bullets!.

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  • Successful Rescue: Nigerian Army troops from Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims from bandits in Zamfara State’s Tsafe Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Swift Intervention: Acting on intelligence regarding suspicious movements near Magazu village, the troops intercepted armed criminals who were attempting to abduct motorists and other civilians.

    • Gunfight and Fugitive Bandits: After engaging the suspects in a firefight, the troops forced them to abandon their vehicle and flee into the surrounding bushes.

    • Casualties and Treatment: While no military personnel were harmed, one rescued victim sustained gunshot wounds and was promptly admitted to the General Hospital in Tsafe for treatment.

    • Ongoing Operations: The military emphasized that this successful mission is part of broader, continuous efforts by Operation FANSAN YAMMA to dismantle criminal networks and secure local communities.

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DRAGNET CLOSES IN: Six Arrested As Police Storm Underground Child Trafficking Den In Ogun!.

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August 25, 2026

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  • Police Raid and Rescue: Operatives from the Ogun State Police Command raided an alleged baby factory in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, successfully rescuing two heavily pregnant women and four children (two boys and two girls).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Arrests and Missing Newborn: The operation resulted in six arrests, while authorities are actively searching for a newborn baby boy whose whereabouts remain unknown after his mother gave birth at a local hospital.

    • Syndicate Investigation: Triggered by intelligence regarding a human trafficking and illegal adoption ring in Abaren Village, the case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a deeper probe.

    • Police Commitment: Ogun State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s dedication to eradicating child trading and human trafficking, urging residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.

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