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Trailer Driver Who Killed Two Vigilantes in Edo Arrested – Police Confirm
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the driver of a trailer involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that led to the death of two members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria. The tragedy occurred in front of the University of Benin along Lagos Road.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
One of the deceased was identified as Mustapha, based on an identity card found on him, while the other had severe head injuries resulting in instant death. Witnesses reported that both victims were on a motorcycle when they were fatally struck by the vehicle, which continued its journey without stopping.
An eyewitness, a street vendor, described the moment as abrupt and tragic. “It all happened so fast. The trailer was heading toward Lagos when suddenly the two men were on the ground, lifeless. We couldn’t tell if they were attempting to stop the trailer,” the hawker recounted.
Speaking on the incident, Edo State Police Command spokesman Moses Yamu confirmed that the driver has been apprehended and is currently in custody. He further verified that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital morgue.
In a related development, Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered an aggressive clampdown on cult-related violence following a wave of attacks in the state. Between Friday and Sunday, at least five individuals were reportedly killed in clashes between rival cult groups.
According to a statement by the governor’s media aide, Bugie Okhuemoi, the resurgence of cult violence has prompted the government to act decisively. The statement emphasized that previous peace accords with suspected group leaders have been violated, and those responsible will be prosecuted under the state’s Anti-Cultism and Kidnapping Law.
Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating cultism and restoring peace in Edo. “There will be no sacred cows. Security forces are fully mobilized, and residents are advised to remain calm as the government works to ensure safety and stability,” the statement concluded.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approved the appointment of Nyesom Wike as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yilwatda made the statement on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, while addressing questions about Wike’s continued membership of the PDP despite serving in an APC-led government.
He explained that the appointment was not unusual, noting that past administrations had also appointed opposition members into ministerial positions.
According to him, former ministers such as Bala Mohammed and Adamu Aliero served under PDP-led governments despite their party affiliations at the time.
“President Jonathan discovered Bala Mohammed was good enough and brought him from ANPP,” he said.
“Aliero was also appointed by President Yar’Adua from ANPP because of his experience,” he added.
Yilwatda argued that criticism of President Tinubu over Wike’s appointment was unfair, insisting it followed past political precedents.
He also cited other opposition figures currently serving in the government, saying the focus on Wike alone was selective.
The APC chairman further claimed that Wike formally notified the PDP National Working Committee in 2023 before accepting the ministerial appointment, and that the party gave its approval.
“Wike wrote the National Working Committee of the PDP before he took the appointment,” he said.
“The National Working Committee approved that he should come and serve.”
Yilwatda maintained that Wike’s position in the current administration was with the consent of the PDP, not solely the APC.
A United States lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either redeploy or sack Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over concerns linked to Nigeria’s worsening security situation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
What is the dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market (also known as the parallel market or Aboki FX)?....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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