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  • War On Cultism: Edo Police Begin House-To-House Arrest Of Identified Members, Nab 28

    War On Cultism: Edo Police Begin House-To-House Arrest Of Identified Members, Nab 28

     

    Lucky Obukohwo Reporting

     

     

    In its effort to stem the tide of cultism and other crime related activities in Edo State, the state Police Command says it has begun the house-to-house arrests of identified cult members.

    The Command Spokesman, Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement late Thursday night.

    He noted that the efforts had yielded fruit, following the arrest of 28 suspects during a raid on criminal hideouts within Benin-City, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, between 4 and 10 pm.

    He further disclosed that the suspects were professionally screened, and 19 of them found implicated, and were charged to court.

    Besides, the Command said it sustained its fight against crime through visibility policing, community engagements and sustained raids of criminal hideouts in the State.

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police , Monday Agbonika, has warned all cult members to either denounce cultism and turn a new leaf, relocate from the state or face the full wrath of the law as contained in the Edo State Secret Cult and other related activities prohibition law.

  • Breaking: Troops Eliminate 12 ISWAP Fighters in Borno

    The Troops of the Nigerian Army Sector 3 deployed under Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a large-scale attack by ISWAP terrorists on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mallam Fatori, Borno State.

    It was gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when over 150 terrorists launched a coordinated assault on troops position from the Kaniram axis.

    According to reports, the terrorists advanced on foot, firing Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGLs) and deploying armed drones toward the battalion’s main defensive area.

    The troops reportedly responded swiftly by engaging the terrorists with mortar and tank fire, targeting their avenues of approach from the western flank.

    According to the report, “following an extensive firefight that lasted for about four hours, the terrorists managed to breach a section of the IDP camp perimeter.”

    However, troops quickly regrouped and counter-engaged the infiltrating terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray.

  • Tinubu Relocates Army Chief to Benue Amid Escalating Herdsmen Attacks

    Toba Owojaiye reporting

    Abuja, Nigeria

    In response to the escalating violence in Benue State, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has relocated to Makurdi, the state capital, accompanied by his Principal Staff Officers (PSOs).

    This strategic move aims to address the persistent killings of innocent villagers by herders and militia groups.

    Truth Live News gathered that the gruesome situation in Benue has reached a critical point, with numerous communities experiencing attacks that have led to significant loss of life and displacement. For instance, in late May 2025, over 40 individuals were killed in coordinated assaults across four communities in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) . Earlier in April, attacks in the Sankera axis, encompassing Ukum, Logo, and Katsina-Ala LGAs, resulted in at least 72 deaths

    The violence has not only led to loss of life but also massive displacement. According to the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), over 50 communities across five LGAs have been sacked by armed herdsmen, forcing residents to flee their homes . This displacement has disrupted farming activities, threatening food security in a state known as Nigeria’s “Food Basket”

    Between November 2024 and April 2025, Benue recorded at least 244 fatalities due to banditry and herdsmen attacks, the highest in Nigeria’s North Central region during that period . The persistent attacks have prompted calls from local leaders for urgent federal intervention to restore peace and security in the region.

    The relocation of the Army Chief to Benue signifies a heightened military focus on addressing the security challenges in the state. It is hoped that this move will lead to more effective coordination of security operations and a reduction in the violence that has plagued the region.

  • Youths Protest in Benue Over Abduction of Female Traders

    Youths in Owukpa, Benue State, have taken to the streets to protest the recent abduction of female traders in the area.

    The abduction occurred on the weekend when suspected armed men hijacked a Benue Links vehicle and took several female passengers captive along the Owukpa-Orokam road.

    The attackers, believed to be armed herdsmen, ambushed the vehicle near the Eyiupi community as the victims were traveling from Orba market in Enugu to Owukpa.

    The kidnappers have not made any contact with the families of the victims or made any demands since the incident.

    The protest by the youths has led to the blockade of the Orokam-Owukpa-Okpoga road, with travelers from Enugu and neighboring communities currently stranded.

    The youths are demanding action from the government to rescue the victims, insisting that nobody should leave or enter the community until something is done.

  • Court Jails 15 Foreign Nationals for Cybercrime, Internet Fraud

    A federal high court in Lagos has sentenced 15 foreign nationals to one year in prison each for their involvement in cyber-terrorism and internet-related fraud.

    The convicted individuals, 11 from the Philippines, two from China, one from Malaysia, and one from Indonesia, were found guilty of charges filed by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), including possession of fraudulent documents and unlawful cyber activities.

    Among those sentenced are Winnie De Jesus, Kayceelynn Remorin, and Tan Soon Kar. The EFCC alleged that some of the convicts, operating under the company name Genting International Co. Ltd, deliberately gained unauthorised access to computer systems in Lagos in December 2024. Their actions were said to undermine Nigeria’s economic and social security.

    The group was also accused of recruiting Nigerian youths to carry out identity theft and impersonation scams for financial gain. For example, Remorin was charged with impersonating a woman named Anastacia Lim to benefit her employer.

    All 15 defendants pleaded guilty, and the court accepted a plea bargain presented by the EFCC prosecutors.

    Judges Yellin Bogoro and Alexander Owoeye sentenced each person to one year in prison and fined them ₦1,000,000 (about \$680) each. After serving their time, the convicts are to be deported to their home countries within seven days, according to the court order to Nigeria’s Immigration Service.

    Additionally, all electronic devices seized from the group were ordered to be permanently forfeited to the Nigerian government.

    The EFCC welcomed the court’s decision as a strong message against foreign-backed cybercrime operations within Nigeria.

  • Troops Eliminate N100m Bounty Terror Kingpin in Borno Raid

     

    The Nigerian Army Special Forces from the 19 Brigade of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, killed notorious terrorist commander Amir Abu Fatima, who carried a N100 million bounty, during a precision operation in northern Borno State on Friday, May 30.

    The raid targeted the Kukawa axis in the Lake Chad region, following meticulous intelligence planning.

    The elite forces stormed the terrorist enclave, engaging militants in a fierce firefight. Abu Fatima was critically wounded, captured alive, but later died from severe bleeding caused by gunshot injuries. His second-in-command, bomb-makers, and several fighters were also neutralized during the clash.

    Recovered items included AK-47 rifles, loaded magazines, IED-making materials, and other military-grade ordnance.

    Abu Fatima, a high-profile insurgent leader, was linked to numerous terrorist attacks in the Lake Chad basin, making him a top target on Nigeria’s most-wanted list.

    His elimination is a significant blow to terrorist networks, dealing both operational and psychological setbacks to their activities in the region. The military continues its efforts to dismantle remaining terrorist strongholds.

  • Troops Nab Militia, Seize Arms in Plateau Operation

     

    In a decisive operation, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven arrested a suspected militia member and recovered weapons in Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Friday, May 30.

    The early morning raid in Hura village followed credible intelligence, leading to the discovery of an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, 26 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, N2,500 in cash, and suspected charms at the suspect’s hideout.

    Preliminary investigations link the suspect to a criminal syndicate responsible for the murder of a herder and the rustling of 1,250 cows in Tomborong village, Riyom LGA, on May 27.

    A military source confirmed the suspect is in custody and providing information on other syndicate members and their weapon caches.

    The operation underscores the military’s intensified efforts to curb criminal activities in Plateau State, with troops actively pursuing the remaining syndicate members.

    Authorities are committed to restoring security and dismantling networks fueling violence and cattle rustling in the region.

  • NIS Confirms Arrest Of Suspected Ritualist, Obi Obieze, While Trying To Flee Country On Bike

    Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting

     

    The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has said that Obi Levi Obieze who was declared wanted by the Nigeria Police, Enugu State Command for alleged ritual killing, was arrested by his personnel while trying to flee the country on motorcycle.

     

    Obieze also known as Levi Obu Onyeka, is wanted for alleged involvement in abduction, kidnapping, and ritual killing.

     

    Recall that a pregnant woman was reportedly discovered to be buried in his compound, among other bodies.

     

    According to reports, Obi Levi Obieze, a resident of Umuojor village in Isiagu Community, Enugu State, and a known native doctor, is alleged to have been involved in the kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl on 27th May, 2025.

     

    The victim was reportedly abducted by a group of three men while walking with her father to farm. She was subsequently rescued by the police from a shrine purportedly linked to the suspect.

     

    A statement on Thursday by ACI, AS Akinlabi, NIS Public Relations Officer, read: “Through credible intelligence, Obi Levi Obieze was apprehended by vigilant men of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Border Patrol Command, at Gbaji checkpoint along Badagry-Seme Road while attempting to flee the country on a motorcycle.

     

    “He is currently in custody and his identity has been confirmed through a National Identity Management Commission enrollment slip found in his possession.

     

    “During initial questioning, he admitted to the alleged crimes.

     

    “The Nigeria Immigration Service is collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force for the suspect’s handover and further investigation while reaffirming its commitment to Border Security.”

  • Police Rescue 13-Year-Old Girl, Find Corpses in Alleged Ritual Den in Enugu

    A 13-year-old girl has been rescued from an alleged ritual kidnapping in Umuojor village, Ishiagu community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigerian police have confirmed.

    In a statement on Wednesday, the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the rescue was carried out around 3:15am on May 27 by officers from the Umumba Division, working in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch personnel and local community members.

    According to the police, three men were arrested at the scene: Uche Kingsley Agumba, 33; Ilo Nweze Onyedikachi, 36; and Ejike Odinwankpa, 38. The prime suspect, identified as High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu — also known by the nicknames “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show” — is reported to be a native doctor and remains at large.

    Officers also discovered two decomposing bodies, one male and one female, buried in a concrete-sealed pit within an uncompleted building believed to be used as a shrine.

    Police said the building is owned by the fleeing suspect and was allegedly used for ritual activities.

    Ndukwe further said that investigations revealed that the “deceased victims were recently murdered and buried in the pit by the suspects for ritual purposes, and the rescued child was moments away from suffering the same fate before the timely intervention”.

    He added that the Enugu State Government had demolished the buildings owned by the fleeing prime suspect and used for the criminal enterprise.

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, visited the crime scene, and commended the efforts of the police operatives, local security groups, and community members, “whose collaboration ensured the success of the operation”.

    He also directed the Command’s Tactical Squads, as well as Investigation and Intelligence Units, to intensify efforts in tracking down the fleeing suspect and other accomplices still at large.

  • Couple Arrested in Abia State for Running Illegal Orphanage, 12 Children Rescued

    Police in Abia State have arrested a couple, Blessing and Sunday Emebo, for allegedly operating an unregistered orphanage at their home in Aba.

    Officers from the Abia State Police Command raided the apartment, located on Ikot Ekpene Road, on 19 May after receiving credible intelligence. During the operation, 12 children, ranging in age from two months to 14 years, were rescued.

    According to police spokesperson Maureen Chinaka, the illegal facility was operating out of the couple’s private residence.

    Among the children found in their custody were nine boys and three girls, all reportedly from villages in Arochukwu Local Government Area. The rescued children include a two-month-old baby identified as Testimony Emebo.

    “The children have been handed over to the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs for proper care,” Chinaka said in a statement on Monday.

    The suspects are currently being questioned by officers at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Umuahia and will be charged once investigations are complete.

    Chinaka urged parents to be vigilant and avoid entrusting their children to unknown individuals.

    She also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activities involving children to the nearest police station.

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