Tag: Edo State
Bloodbath in Edo as Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel, abduct Chinese
In the ensuing gunfire, eight NSCDC personnel and one civilian were cut down instantly, while four other officers sustained serious…
Edo govt seals shrines, declares cult leaders wanted
Inside, officers found a white casket and fetish items believed to have been used for initiation rituals and other clandestine…
Retired teacher abducted, killed by suspected herdsmen in Edo
It was gathered that the deceased was returning home from the farm when he ran into the herders who abducted…
Edo Court remands five over alleged kidnapping
The accused persons were alleged to have kidnapped the victim on June 13, 2025, at Eyean, a suburb community along…
Gunmen attack Catholic seminary in Edo, kill NSCDC officer, abduct 3 students
This is the second time in 10 months that the school has been attacked. Ten month ago, a priest was…
June 12: Heavy security presence in Benin as #TakeItBackMovement cancels protest
The Coordinator of #TakeItBackMovement in Edo, Dr. Hafiz Lawal, said the protest was called off in the State over to…
Tension, outrage in Edo community as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband
Neigbours, drawn by gunshots, rushed to the scene only to find the woman lying lifeless in front of the house,…
Tears before prayers: Gunmen snatch seven on way to Fidau in Edo
Amidst the chaos, the kidnappers reportedly abandoned a woman and her two toddlers after being irritated by the children’s constant…
Oshiomhole denies saying decamping to APC leads to forgiveness of sins
Oshiomhole who is now the Senator representing Edo north, said that he was then trying to explain to a member…
Political storm brews: PDP bigwig’s hotel marked for demolition in Edo
The Eterno Hotel, situated in the upscale Government Reservation Area (GRA) of Benin and a known hub of political activity,…
Egbetokun launches police school protection squad in Edo
Egbetokun who was represented by AIG in charge of Zone 5, Benin, Salman Garba-Dogo, said the squad that is specifically…
Easter: Foundation offers free medical services to rural communities in Edo
The Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation was established in 2024 by the children of late Chief Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo, in memory…
EFCC grabs 36 suspected internet fraudsters
According to the statement, 17 of the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by the EFCC operatives of in Uyo, Akwa…
Uromi killings: Kano Deputy Governor leads delegation to Edo
A fortnight ago, Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his entourage was in Kano during which he had a…
Barbaric mass burning of innocents in Edo
Yan banga groups originally come from traditional Hausa hunters' associations and draw upon the skills and rituals commonly associated with…