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....

TWO-MONTH-OLD BABY STOLEN AT GRADUATION GROUND IN ILORIN. (PHOTO).


Two-month-old baby stolen at graduation ground in Ilorin

30th Jul 2023 

A suspected female kidnapper has reportedly stolen a two-month-old baby, Usman Idris, from its mother during a school graduation ceremony in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the incident occurred around 3:00 pm on Saturday during the school graduation event held at the school premises located at Deeper Life area, Sawmill, Ilorin.

The mother of the missing child, identified as Sekinah, but popularly known as Iya Mujidat, confirmed the issue on Sunday.

Narrating her experience, the mother of the abducted baby, described the suspect as a “tall, fair complexioned woman, dressed in a purple Ankara with a black headscarf.

“She is a Christian and came to me about two weeks ago that she wanted to learn how to make snacks. I accepted her but I don’t know any of her family member or where she stays and don’t even have her number.

‘”We went to the graduation together and she offered to help me carry the baby when I accompanied the elder brother who was graduating to collect his certificate.

“That was the last we saw of her. We have reported the case at ‘A’ Division police station in Surulere, Ilorin but yet to hear from them”, the mother said.

Speaking on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Okasanmi Ajayi, said he was yet to get the report, promising to provide detailed information after investigation. 


 

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