Category: Security Watch

Oborevwori Condemns Police Killing, Vows Justice For Slain Delta Youth

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has condemned in the strongest terms the unwarranted and unprovoked killing of a defenceless youth, Mena Ogidi by a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman.   Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the act as barbaric, unlawful and a grave violation of the sanctity of human life.   The Governor expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.   He noted that no citizen deserves…

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Extra Judicial Killing: Sen Dafinone Calls For Calm, Visits Ogidi Family, Police Authorities For Further Actions

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Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has called for calm amid growing public outrage over the killing of Mena Ogidi, following a high-level meeting with police authorities in Warri on Wednesday.   The senator made the appeal after a meeting with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Salman-Dogo Garba, at the Nigeria Police Area Command, Warri. Also present was the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi. The family of the late Mena Ogidi also attended the meeting, led by his…

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Extra Judicial Killing: IGP Olatunji Recommends Dismissal, Prosecution Of Officers Involved In Effurun Shooting

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  The Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, all officers connected to the incident were immediately withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they were subjected to expedited disciplinary proceedings.   According to a statement by the Force Public Relations…

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Extra-Judicial Killing: Akpodiete Condemns Alleged Police Shooting, Demands Urgent Investigation

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        Delta Central Senatorial aspirant and Professor of Law, Forensics, and Cybersecurity, Olorogun (Prof.) Alexander O. Akpodiete, has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the killing of 28-year-old Mr. Oghenemine Million Ogidi at Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.   Prof. Akpodiete made the call while reacting to the incident, which reportedly involved ASP Usman Nuhu of the Nigeria Police Force. He described the development as deeply troubling and unacceptable, warning that continued incidents of this nature are eroding public confidence in…

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Former Youth Leader Killed Amid Chieftaincy Dispute In Baylesa Community

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      The Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has been thrown into mourning following the killing of former Youth President, Mr. Dennis Ofolo, amid a protracted chieftaincy crisis in the area. Community sources said Ofolo, a prominent youth leader, was allegedly murdered as tensions over the traditional leadership dispute escalated. Residents described the deceased as a peaceful and selfless leader who, during his tenure as Youth President, promoted unity and advocated for youth welfare in Ogboinbiri. His death has been described as a…

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Sen Dafinone Demands Justice For The Unlawful Killing Of Million Ogidi

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  The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has s condemned the extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Million Ogidi, by a team of police officers attached to the Uvwie Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, describing the incident as disturbing, unlawful, and unacceptable in a democratic society While condemning the killing, Senator Ede Dafinone held that those who are entrusted with the protection of citizens should not turn their weapons against them. According to him, “It is with deep shock and profound sadness that I received the news…

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CP-SAT Operatives Recovers Gun, Live Cartridges Linked To Cultism In Ughelli North

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The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of Pump-Action gun and live cartridges by the CP Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT led by ASP Julius Robinson, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Confirming the recovery in a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe disclosed that the gun and cartridges were recovered in an intelligent gathering while the suspect is currently at large. According to SP Edafe, “In a sustained investigative efforts into a case of conspiracy, cultism, and murder led…

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How Several Persons Sustained Injuries As Suspected Thugs Abort ADC Congress In Ughelli

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Several persons have been injured and properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by hoodlums suspected to be political thugs at Afiesere community during the congress of the African Democratic Congress that was aborted in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned chairs, canopies, phones, POS machines and a fuel station was destroyed during the melee. According to sources, “Members of African Democratic Congress, ADC, proposed to hold and conduct their congress at Afiesere primary school before thr incident occurred over the weekend. “Everything was…

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Navy Confirms Arrest of Personnel Over Clash With Army During Tinubu Visit To Bayelsa, Pledges Accountability

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      The Nigerian Navy has confirmed that all personnel involved in the 10 April 2026 clash with Nigerian Army troops in Bayelsa State have been identified and taken into custody, with disciplinary procedures already underway. In a statement issued by the Command’s Information Officer, Commander R.A. Iginla, said the incident, which was captured in a viral video circulating on social media, does not reflect the cooperation and joint operational spirit between the two services. “All personnel directly involved have been identified, taken into custody and are undergoing the…

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Gunmen Kidnap Sapele Council Chairman In Delta

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The chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Bright Abeke has been kidnapped by fierce gunmen numbering nearly 20 in Sapele local government area of Delta State.   It learned that the chairman was kidnapped in a hotel along Owumi road at about 7:pm on Friday April 10.   According to sources, “The gunmen who stormed the hotel with a Range Rover SUV and other two vehicles, shot a local security guard before going for their target.   They were shooting sporadically to scare people away from hindering their operations…

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