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Policeman shot, three arrested over land dispute in Delta

5 months ago994 min

Police operatives from the Okpanam Division, in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested three police officers who allegedly encroached and supervised the destruction of the properties in the community. PUNCH Metro gathered that the property belonged to Ogbeozoma tenants in the land area in a dispute between the Ogbeozoma quarters of Okpanam and Akpoma quarters Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North Local Government Area. A source, who spoke to our correspondent on...

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Police arrest four suspects laundering ransom money for kidnappers in Delta

5 months ago863 min

Men of the Delta State Police Command have arrested four suspects who use their bank accounts to receive and launder ransom payments for kidnappers. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, on X.com on Wednesday, the suspects would take a 15 per cent cut of the ransom money and withdraw the remaining 85 per cent via Point of Sale machines, handing over the cash to the kidnappers. The suspects also confessed to...

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Police arrest suspected robbers, recover two AK-47 magazines in Delta

5 months ago843 min

The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested suspected armed robbers and cultists in Oghara, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State and recovered AK-47 magazine. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated this in a statement on Monday in Asaba, the state capital. He said, “Sequel to a series of cult-related activities, kidnappings and armed robberies in Sapele, Oghara and environs, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, directed the team...

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How Delta State Government Spent N6.8bn On Purchase Of SUVs In Three Months, N2.8bn On Health, Housing

5 months ago933 min

According to details on the budget document, the sum of N9.9billion was budgeted for purchase of; 50 Toyota SUVs vehicles, 60 Hilux pick-up, 150 Toyota Corolla and 10 Coaster buses. A review of the Delta State budget performance reports has shown that N6.8billion was spent in three months for purchase of vehicles. The expenditures were incurred within the first three months of 2024. According to details on the budget document, the sum of...

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LEAKED LETTER: Aide Tenders Resignation, Accuses Delta Assembly Member, Onwo, Of Deducting N130,000 From His Salary For 4 Years

9 months ago2587 min

Enahoro Erijoh, the private secretary to the member representing Isoko South constituency 11 in the Delta State House of Assembly, Ferguson Onwo is said to be at loggerheads with his principal following the alleged continued deduction of a percentage from his salary. SaharaReporters gathered that the alleged salary percentage deduction by the former majority leader amounted to millions of naira. This occurred during the 7th Assembly between 2019 and 2023. Meanwhile, it...

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Okuama Community In Delta Has Stockpiled Weapons, Made Illegal Money From Crude Oil Theft, Says Chief Of Defence Staff

9 months ago943 min

The CDS explained that the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and residents of the community where the military personnel were attacked and killed by irate youths, have no access to the community because of the ongoing “cordon and search” operation in the area. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where 17 military personnel were killed last month...

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Nigerian Police Rescue Nine Students Abducted By Unknown Gunmen In Delta State

9 months ago1013 min

SaharaReporters had on Monday reported that the students were said to have been kidnapped by a group of unknown gunmen on Friday along the Evwreni axis of the East-West road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The Delta State Police Command has said its operatives have rescued nine students who were abducted along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State. SaharaReporters had on Monday reported that the students were said to have...

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Ongoing Military Operation In Volatile Okuoma Area Of Delta Stopping Us From Accessing Community –Nigeria Police

9 months ago1035 min

The Nigeria Police Force has said its operatives cannot access the troubled Niger Delta community of Okuama because of the ongoing military operation in the area. This was disclosed by the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda while speaking with Arise News on Wednesday on the reason for the absence of the police force in the community. The commissioner said the police had not been able to get into Okuama because “it’s...

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Delta State Commissioner Lied About Attempt By Four Suspects To Defraud Government –Police, Sources

9 months ago26310 min

More information has emerged about the arrest of four suspects who allegedly attempted to defraud the Sheriff Oborevwori-led government of Delta state. The state government last Friday through the Commissioner for Youth Development, Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, aka Agbass raised the alarm that some persons who disguised as staff members of World Bank, Bank of Africa, NEXIM and AFREXIM Banks had tried to defraud the state government but were exposed and arrested by the police. The commissioner...

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BREAKING: Defence Headquarters Declares Eight Nigerians Wanted Over Killing Of 17 Military Personnel In Delta

9 months ago763 min

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters on Thursday morning declared eight people wanted over the gruesome killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State on March 14, 2024. This was announced in a circular issued by the Defence Headquarters via its verified social media platforms which identified the suspects as follows: 1. Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono (a.k.a Amagbem, 2. Prof. Εkpekpo Arthur, 3. Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, 4. Igoli Ebi, 5. Akata Malawa David, 6. Sinclear Oliki, 7. Clement...

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Policeman shot, three arrested over land dispute in Delta

Police arrest four suspects laundering ransom money for kidnappers in Delta

Police arrest suspected robbers, recover two AK-47 magazines in Delta

How Delta State Government Spent N6.8bn On Purchase Of SUVs In Three Months, N2.8bn On Health, Housing

LEAKED LETTER: Aide Tenders Resignation, Accuses Delta Assembly Member, Onwo, Of Deducting N130,000 From His Salary For 4 Years

Okuama Community In Delta Has Stockpiled Weapons, Made Illegal Money From Crude Oil Theft, Says Chief Of Defence Staff

Nigerian Police Rescue Nine Students Abducted By Unknown Gunmen In Delta State

Ongoing Military Operation In Volatile Okuoma Area Of Delta Stopping Us From Accessing Community –Nigeria Police

Delta State Commissioner Lied About Attempt By Four Suspects To Defraud Government –Police, Sources

BREAKING: Defence Headquarters Declares Eight Nigerians Wanted Over Killing Of 17 Military Personnel In Delta

Nierian Advocacy Group Slams Reno Omokri Over Double Standards

CSOs Commends BSU Management over Reforms

CSOs Commends BIPC giant strides in SMEs drive in Benue state

CSOs Commends Benue State RAAMP for Innovative Policies and Accountability

Group commends Tinubu, SGF over strategic appointments