Edo State

Edo Government Moves to Enforce Stricter Kidnapping Laws, Approves Death Penalty for Offenders

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the growing menace of kidnapping across the state, with Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the State House of Assembly joining forces to introduce stricter penalties for offenders. This was made known in a statement released on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the

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Governor Okpebholo Suspends Traditional Ruler in Edo Over Kidnapping Surge

In a decisive move to curb insecurity, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the indefinite suspension of Dr. George Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, located in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area. The decision comes in response to a disturbing increase in kidnapping and violent crimes reported within the monarch’s territory. According

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Edo Tragedy: 16 Hunters Laid to Rest as Authorities Work to Prevent Retaliation

Mourning and tension gripped Uromi, Edo State, as the bodies of 16 lynched hunters were buried following a tragic mob attack. The victims, wrongfully accused of kidnapping, were set ablaze by an irate crowd after being found with firearms. The emotional burial drew a large gathering, particularly from the Hausa community, who condemned the killings

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Kano Police Debunk Alleged Reprisal Attack as Edo Community Seeks Justice

The Kano State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media about an alleged attack on an 18-seater bus transporting Igbo passengers in the state. In a statement released on Saturday, police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa labeled the claims as false and misleading. He urged the public to avoid spreading unverified reports, emphasizing

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Governor Okpebholo Declares State of Emergency on Edo Public Schools

Benin City, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has officially declared a state of emergency on public schools across the state, citing their dilapidated condition and lack of basic infrastructure. During an inspection tour of Evbareke Secondary School in Egor and Army Day Secondary School in Ikpoba-Okha, the governor expressed deep concern over the

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