OKPEBHOLO WARNS RESIDENTS AGAINST RECRUITING CRIMINALS TO TERRORISE EDO. (PHOTO).

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has warned residents against recruiting criminals from outside the state to carry out kidnappings and other violent crimes, describing the trend as a major setback to ongoing efforts to improve security. The governor issued the warning on Wednesday while speaking at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City. Okpebholo expressed concern over the security situation in the state, alleging that some individuals were deliberately exaggerating incidents of crime and spreading false information on social media to discredit his administration. According to him, investigations by security agencies have uncovered the involvement of local collaborators who allegedly recruit armed gangs from outside Edo State to perpetrate kidnappings and other criminal activities. “Do you know one painful thing? Our people are now going outside Edo to recruit criminals to help them do the job....

ABDUCTED RETIRED IMMIGRATION OFFICER FOUND DEAD.(PHOTO).





 Abducted retired Immigration officer found dead


7 April 2023 


A retired Immigration Officer, Mr. Jacob Agada, has been killed by suspected Gunmen in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State.


The tragic incident occurred on Thursday night around Agaya hotels, Ombi 2, Lafia. Mr. Agada was reportedly returning to his house at about 9 pm when the hoodlums abducted him. His lifeless body was later discovered in the area.


A family friend of the deceased confirmed the incident, expressing sadness and regret over the loss of their loved one.


The friend revealed that Mr. Agada was kidnapped by the hoodlums who were hiding not far from his gate. The retired officer lived just beside Agaya hotels. The friend also called for prayers for the departed and an end to the insecurity challenges in the Ombi II, Danka, and Kwandare axis in recent times.


The Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, also confirmed the incident during a phone conversation. 

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